Banish Fear with the Akal Maha Akal Mantra

Translation

‘Akal’ signifies undying. ‘Maha’ translates as great while ‘kal’ means death. When we combine this ultimately powerful mantra, the core message is ‘undying great death’. It is one of the deepest and most existential mantras that you will find within the realms of Kundalini Yoga.

Meaning

While we are on this plane, it’s natural to get wrapped up in the notion of dying—or the physical being no longer existing. However, through our teachings, we understand that there is nothing to fear about this transition.

The core belief when it comes to the Akal Maha Akal Mantra is that the undying and the great death are one entity. Since our souls continue into infinity, we need never experience the end of our existence.

What It Does

This chant offers instant relief, dissolving fear and anxiety, including the unease tied to physical death. It instills a profound sense of calm, deepening your understanding of the soul’s eternal essence. Enhance mindfulness, elevate meditation, and boost confidence while inviting boundless positivity and joy into your daily life. Chant it whenever you seek serenity or wish to connect with its profound meaning. Focus on each word, meditate on its significance, and let this mantra guide you toward inner peace and spiritual clarity.

Meditation/Practice

Asana (posture)
Sit in easy pose or in a chair, hands crossed at the wrists across the chest at the heart center. For reference, see the picture of Sangeet demonstrating the posture at the top of the music player above. Remember to pull your chin back slightly (in yoga this is called “neck lock”).

Drishti (eye position)
Focus at the top of the head (the crown) while expanding your sight to embrace also the back of your head, which is called the “back door of the third eye.”

Notes
Chant this mantra out loud and from the center of your head. End the meditation with a deep inhale, hold the breath for 15 seconds and exhale. Repeat this again and stretch your arms up over your head, spreading your fingers wide. Then relax. Chant for 11, 31 or 62 minutes. A daily practice would be 11 minutes long and could be for 40 days or longer.

Sacred Sounds: A Musical Journey

Experience this mantra transformed into song—a piece from my Sacred Sounds Mantra Album. Created with AI, this rendition amplifies the vibration of Akal Maha Akal inviting you to feel the Infinite in a new way.