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Chanting Akal as a Soul Passage Rite
In the Sikh tradition, the mantra Akal is often chanted after death to help the soul achieve union with universal consciousness
In the Sikh tradition and in the larger global yogic community, the Gurbani mantra Akal is often chanted as someone’s body finishes the dying process, as well as for 17 days following physical death. Akal means “deathless” or “undying,” and … Continue reading
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Tagged Death Ritual, Mantra, Rite of Passage, Ritual, Sikh
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