Meaning and elaboration
Meaning: The All-Encompassing, present in every part and aspect of existence.
Elaboration
The name Sakala means "all," "entire," "complete," or "whole." It points to the omnipresent and all-encompassing nature of Mahakali, revealing Her presence in every aspect of existence.
Omnipresence and Totality Sakala makes clear that Kali is not merely a deity dwelling in some separate heaven or realm. She is the very fabric of reality. She pervades every atom, every thought, every event, and every being. Nothing exists outside Her. This insight is central to advaita (non-dualism), where the divine is not separate from creation but present as creation itself.
The Whole and Its Parts As Sakala, She is the totality that encompasses all differentiated forms (kala). Every part of the universe, every individual jiva (soul), and every cosmic cycle is an expression of Her boundless and indivisible being. Her power and consciousness are present throughout creation without becoming diminished or fragmented.
Beyond Duality This name points toward a state in which the distinction between observer and observed, creator and created, sacred and mundane begins to fall away. By recognizing Kali as Sakala, the devotee moves beyond dualistic perception and begins to apprehend the divine unity underlying all diversity. The whole cosmos is then seen as a manifestation of Her divine play (Lila).