The Bhāl Tilak is made up of Kanku (inside) and Chandan (outside). Chandan represents suratā and nuratā (both meaning steady and deep concentration of the mind). The ‘Brahma Rudra’ (mind-spirit energy point) is located behind the tip of the Bhāl Tilak and is the place where the ANSHA resides.

Bhāl Tilak Chopāi (Hymn)

Bhāl Tilak Aur Bhajan Kaival Kā,

Jam Juth Kula Nahi Darapa Amala Kā;                                                         

Tilak Bhāl Anubhav Ehee Neeranu,

Mahimā Atul Gati Kāhā Mama Baranu                                                                                                             

– Paramguru Shrimat Karunāsāgar Mahārāj, Pancham Svasam Ved

Meaning:

Paramguru teaches us that a person who does the Bhāl Tilak and Kaival Bhajan does not fear Yama (the deity of death). The ‘Sukshmanā’ experience associated with Bhāl Tilak and the importance of these concepts is divinely indescribable.

Word Translation:

‘Pranava’ – the act of breathing

‘Pingalā Nādee’ – Right nostril

‘Ingalā Nādee’ – Left nostril

‘Sukshmanā Nādee’ – Middle point – straight up to forehead ‘Brahma Rudra’ – Cavity of cerebral cortex – where ANSHA resides