Death can come without warning. But spiritual traditions have long spoken about signs that may appear before a person dies.
In Supertalks EP 217, spiritual teacher Simranjeet Singh shared some of the signs he believes may appear when death is getting close. He spoke about changes in inner sound, light, taste, emotions, dreams, and awareness.
These are spiritual beliefs and personal experiences. They should not be treated as a certain way to predict someone’s death.
What are the signs before death?
According to Simranjeet Singh, some people may notice unusual changes in their inner experience before death. These may start days before the final moment and become stronger as death gets closer.
The signs he discusses include a stronger inner sound, brighter inner light, sweet taste in the mouth, deep restlessness, unusual sounds, emotional changes, strange dreams, and a change in awareness.
Here are the 10 signs discussed in the conversation.
1. The inner sound becomes stronger
One of the main signs before death discussed in the podcast is a sudden increase in the inner sound.
Simranjeet Singh says this sound is always present inside us, but most people do not notice it.
According to his personal experience, the sound can become much stronger when death comes close. He says he noticed this in his father, grandfather, his grandfather’s brother, and his wife’s grandfather. In some cases, he noticed the change four or five days before death.
He also says that even people who have never meditated may sometimes hear an unusual sound one or two days before death.
In the spiritual view shared in the podcast, this sound is connected with Anhad Shabad and Naad.
2. The inner light may become brighter
Another sign discussed by Simranjeet Singh is a change in the inner light, also called Jyoti.
People who meditate may already experience this light during deep meditation. According to him, it can become much brighter when death gets closer.
He connects this change with the stronger inner sound and the feeling of Amrit Ras.
For someone who follows a spiritual path, this may feel like a deeper connection with the Divine.
3. A sweet taste may appear in the mouth
Simranjeet Singh also talks about a sweet taste known as Amrit Ras.
He describes it as a sweet, nectar-like feeling in the mouth. According to him, people who meditate may experience it during their spiritual practice.
He says that this taste can become stronger as death comes closer.
This is presented in the podcast as a spiritual experience.
It is not something that he says every person must experience before death.
4. A deep feeling of restlessness
A strange feeling of restlessness is another sign discussed in the podcast.
According to Simranjeet Singh, a person may feel uneasy without knowing why. They may feel sad, disturbed, or suddenly feel like crying.
He also shares an example from his own family.
He says his mother would sometimes feel that something was wrong two or three days before someone in the family died.
There may not be a clear reason for this feeling.
It can simply feel like something is about to happen.
5. A sudden feeling that something is leaving
The podcast also talks about a strange feeling that something is leaving you.
This may be felt by the person who is dying or by someone very close to them.
Simranjeet Singh describes feelings such as:
- A sudden urge to cry
- Deep sadness
- Unusual restlessness
- Feeling that something is changing
- A strong emotional connection with the person
He connects these feelings with the changing state of the person as death gets closer.
For a family member, the feeling can be difficult to explain.
6. You may hear unusual sounds inside
The podcast describes several different inner sounds that may be noticed during meditation.
Simranjeet Singh says people may hear sounds that seem like:
- A tabla
- A rabab
- A flute
- Bells
- Anklets
- Birds
- Crickets
- A hissing sound
He describes these as different inner experiences that can happen when a person’s attention becomes more focused.
According to his explanation, these sounds are different from normal sounds that come from outside.
They are experienced within.
7. The inner sound may become extremely loud near death
As death gets very close, Simranjeet Singh describes an even stronger experience.
He says that in the final hours, and especially in the last few minutes, the inner sound can become extremely powerful.
He compares it to the sound of 100 or 200 airplanes flying directly over your roof.
According to him, this is the experience of Naad becoming very intense.
He says someone who has practiced meditation may be able to remain calm because they have already experienced inner sounds.
For someone who has never experienced them, the intensity may feel frightening.
8. The mind may become very restless
Another change can happen in the mind itself.
Simranjeet Singh describes a deep restlessness that may come as the final moment gets closer.
The person may feel disturbed or unable to settle their mind.
He explains that this is important because the mind’s focus at the time of death has a spiritual meaning.
If the mind is full of fear and worldly thoughts, the experience may be very different from someone whose mind is calm and focused on the Divine.
This is why the podcast places so much importance on keeping the mind focused.
9. Unusual dreams may appear
Dreams are also discussed as a possible sign before death.
During the conversation, Simranjeet Singh mentions an astrologer friend who studies dreams.
According to his friend’s belief, seeing a large crowd wearing white clothes in a dream may be connected with someone’s death.
But there is an important point.
Simranjeet Singh does not say that this is a certain sign.
He clearly says he would not call it 100% true.
So this should be understood as a belief shared during the conversation, not as a fixed rule about dreams.
10. Your awareness may change
The final sign is more about where your attention goes.
According to Simranjeet Singh, the state of a person’s mind becomes very important as death gets closer.
A person’s attention may move away from normal worldly things. They may become more inward and more aware of what is happening within.
In the spiritual view discussed in the podcast, the focus of the mind at the time of death matters greatly.
This is why spiritual practice is seen as preparation for death.
The idea is simple: if a person spends their life training the mind to stay focused, it may be easier for them to remain focused when the final moment comes.
Do these signs mean death is definitely near?
No. These spiritual signs should not be treated as a certain prediction of death.
The podcast presents them as spiritual beliefs, experiences, and observations shared by Simranjeet Singh.
Some signs are based on his own experiences with family members. Others come from spiritual traditions or stories he has heard.
For example, he speaks with strong confidence about the inner sound based on his experiences. But when he talks about dreams, he clearly says that he would not call the interpretation 100% true.
That difference is important.
A person may experience an unusual dream, inner sound, sadness, or restlessness without death being near.
The signs should therefore be read as part of a spiritual understanding of death, not as a way to predict the exact time of someone’s death.
Why do spiritual traditions talk about signs before death?
For many spiritual traditions, these signs are not meant only to create fear.
They are meant to make a person think about life, death, and the state of the mind.
The conversation with Simranjeet Singh takes a similar approach.
Instead of looking at death only as the end of the body, he talks about what happens to a person’s awareness and where their attention is directed.
This is why he connects meditation and spiritual practice with the final moments of life.
The deeper message is about preparation rather than prediction.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common spiritual signs before death?
According to Simranjeet Singh, some signs may include a stronger inner sound, brighter inner light, sweet Amrit Ras, deep restlessness, unusual inner sounds, strange dreams, and changes in awareness.
Can a person feel that death is near?
According to the spiritual view shared in the podcast, some people may feel that death is getting close. Simranjeet Singh says people who are close to nature or who practice meditation may become more aware of such changes.
Can you hear a sound before death?
Simranjeet Singh says that the inner sound may become much stronger near death. He describes it as a powerful form of Naad. This is a spiritual belief and should not be treated as a certain sign of death.
Can dreams be a sign of death?
Some spiritual traditions connect certain dreams with death. In the podcast, an example of seeing a large crowd dressed in white is discussed. However, Simranjeet Singh himself says he would not call this a 100% certain sign.
Can family members feel that someone is going to die?
The podcast describes experiences of sudden sadness, restlessness, and a feeling that something is about to happen. Simranjeet Singh shares examples from his own family, but these feelings cannot be treated as a certain prediction of death.
The real lesson behind these signs
The idea of signs before death can easily make people afraid.
But the conversation with Simranjeet Singh takes the subject in another direction.
The signs he describes—stronger inner sound, brighter inner light, Amrit Ras, restlessness, unusual sounds, dreams, and changes in awareness—are presented as part of a spiritual understanding of the final stage of life.
The bigger message is about how we live before that moment comes.
Death cannot be avoided.
But according to the spiritual view shared in the podcast, a person can spend their life preparing the mind through meditation, remembrance, and devotion.
So perhaps the better question is not only:
“What are the signs before death?”
It is also:
“How prepared is my mind for that moment?”
Source: Supertalks EP 217 — Simranjeet Singh
Disclaimer: This article presents spiritual beliefs and personal experiences shared during the podcast. The signs described here are not a scientifically proven way to predict death.
