Amrit Vela is a term used in Sikhism that refers to the early hours of the morning, but it does not refer to a specific time. According to the pahar system of time, most Sikhs typically interpret this time to start at around 3:00 a.m. . The term "Amrit Vela" means "never-ending time" and is a state of mind as well. It is considered an important time for meditation and spiritual practice in Sikhism, and the Guru Granth Sahib states that "those who consider themselves a Sikh must wake up daily at Amrit vela and be in tune with the Naam (the Lords Name)". In the SPGC Sikh Rehat Maryada, it is written to arise in the Amrit Velā, bathe, and meditate on the divine Naam (through Simran and Naam Japna) . Sikhs recite their morning Nitnem during Amrit Vela, and traditionally after Nitnem, Sikhs meet with the Sangat (congregation) to recite Asa di Var.