Antar Mouna — the practice of inner silence — holds a special place in the spiritual realm. Literally meaning “inner quietude,” Antar Mouna is not merely the absence of sound or thought, but the conscious observation of one’s inner world. It is a meditative practice that teaches us to watch the mind rather than let it rule our actions.
Brahma Muhurat
There’s a sacred hush that descends before dawn. It is that quiet stretch of time when the world is still wrapped in sleep, and the air itself feels alive with potential. The ancients called it Brahma Muhurat or the Creator’s Hour. This time frame is the most auspicious for inner awakening and meditation.
During Brahma Muhurat, roughly 90 minutes before sunrise, the environment supports this kind of deep awareness naturally. The mind is at rest, the air is fresh with prana, and nature herself seems to hold her breath. In that stillness, thoughts lose their grip. When you sit quietly, eyes closed, and simply observe your thoughts without judgment — the rushing tide of worries, plans, and past memories — something remarkable begins to happen.
The Practice of Antar Mouna
Imagine a lake at dawn. When its surface is calm, you can see right to the bottom; but when disturbed, everything becomes cloudy. The mind works the same way. Antar Mouna helps still the ripples so that the depths of your consciousness — your intuitive wisdom and peace — become visible.
The beauty of this practice lies in its simplicity. You don’t have to force silence; you only need to notice your inner chatter and let it pass. Over time, the awareness grows deeper, and a quiet clarity begins to permeate your waking hours. You start responding to life rather than reacting to it.
The Effect
Those who begin their mornings this way often find that their entire day flows differently. The calm cultivated before sunrise becomes an anchor through the day’s noise and movement. Challenges feel less overwhelming; decisions become more intuitive. It’s as if a part of you remains quietly centered, no matter what happens outside.
Importance of Antar Mouna
In today’s world, where every moment seems filled with distractions, Antar Mouna offers a way back to ourselves. Practised during Brahma Muhurat, it becomes not just a meditation, but a meeting with your own deepest self — a time when silence becomes your teacher and peace, your natural state.
So tomorrow, before the first light touches the sky, sit quietly for a while. Listen — not to the sounds outside, but to the rhythm within. In that stillness, you may discover that the most profound truths don’t shout; they whisper gently in the silence of your own being.
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