Jiva-muhurta, Jīva-muhūrta: 1 definition

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Jiva-muhurta means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: Wisdom Library: Hinduism

Jīva-muhūrta (जीव-मुहूर्त):—Name for a specific portion or phase of the day, used in ancient India during Vedic times. Jīva means “life” and muhūrta means “division of time”, in this case, a 30th part of a day. This is the twenty-sixth muhūrta of a day.

The specific time range this day-part refers to is 02:00–02:48 and has Very Auspicious qualities.

Also known as the Amṛta-muhūrta (अमृत-मुहूर्त).

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