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    Garuda Maha Puran: In English rhyme
    Garuda Maha Puran: In English rhyme
    Garuda Maha Puran: In English rhyme
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    Garuda Maha Puran: In English rhyme

    By Munindra Misra

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    The Garuda Maha Puran, a tale profound,
    Of Vishnu’s mount, wisdom unbound.
    From life and death to afterlife’s lore,
    In Garuda’s verses, knowledge galore.
    Rituals and rites, it does explain,
    In every story, dharma’s gain.
    Devotion and duty, it does impart,
    In Garuda’s teachings, find the heart.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMunindra Misra
    Release dateJul 24, 2024
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      Book preview

      Garuda Maha Puran - Munindra Misra

      Garuda Puran

      Dedicated to:

      Song

      (Verse 1)

      In the realm of sacred lore, lies the Garuda Puran clearly,

      A dialogue between Vishnu and his mount, Garuda mighty.

      It speaks of life, of death, of what lies beyond human drama,

      A guide for souls, in their cosmic panorama.

      (Chorus)

      Garuda Puran, the sacred scripture, divine and ancient,

      Guiding us through life's mysteries, profound and radiant.

      From karma to dharma, from birth to death,

      It whispers truths of the universe, in every breath.

      (Verse 2)

      It tells of hell, of heaven, of the cycle of rebirth,

      Of actions and their consequences, on this earthly hearth.

      The righteous path, the sinful slope, the balance of karma,

      All find mention in the verses of the Garuda Puran.

      (Chorus)

      Garuda Puran, the sacred scripture, divine and ancient,

      A beacon in the darkness, ever resilient.

      It teaches us to live, to love, to give and to let go,

      In the grand cosmic play, it helps us grow.

      (Bridge)

      So let's delve into its wisdom, let's uncover its mystique,

      In the Garuda Puran, the answers we seek.

      For in its sacred verses, in its divine decree,

      Lies the path to liberation, to set our spirits free.

      (Chorus)

      Garuda Puran, the sacred scripture, divine and ancient,

      A testament of time, ever consistent.

      In life and in death, in joy and in sorrow,

      It guides us today, and will guide us tomorrow.

      (Outro)

      So here's to the Garuda Puran, a treasure trove so vast,

      A mirror to the cosmos, a link to the past.

      In its wisdom, we find solace, in its truth, we find the way,

      To live, to learn, to love, and to pray.

      Overview

      What happens after death?

      Garuda Puran, a gem among the 18 Mahapuraṇ, you see,

      A part of the grand Vaishnavism literature corpus, it be.

      In the form of a conversation, it's narrated so clearly,

      Between Lord Vishnu and Garuda, quite categorically.

      It emphasizes the meaning of human life, primarily,

      Details about after death, it contains so lucidly.

      The funeral rites, the reincarnation, described vividly,

      As part of funeral rites in Hinduism, it's recited surely.

      Garuda Puran, the gist of great teachings, truly,

      Of what happens after death, and what death be.

      Is there life after death? Is death painful, maybe?

      How rebirth occur? What's journey after death, truly?

      These questions are related, undeniably,

      To the event that ends life, perpetually.

      When our near and dear ones die, especially,

      Our minds seek answers in this spiritual journey.

      Death, in fact, is a process quite interesting,

      *Disconnection of the earth sole chakras*, it's beginning.

      About 4–5 hours prior to death, detachment happening,

      Disconnection from the earth plane, it's indicating.

      A few hours prior to an individual’s death, the feet turn cold,

      When the time to depart arrives, a sight to behold.

      It is said that Yama, the God of death, takes hold,

      Appearing to guide the soul, as the ancient tales have told.

      The Astral Cord

      Death severs the astral cord, a connection so hearty,

      Linking the soul to the body, in this life's party.

      Once this cord is cut, the soul becomes free,

      Moves up and out of the body, like a bird from a tree.

      If the soul is attached, to the body it wore,

      It refuses to leave, tries to get in once more.

      A subtle movement of the face, hand or leg, we might see,

      After the person has died, a sign of the soul's plea.

      The soul is unable to accept, that it is indeed dead,

      Feels alive, though the body's life has fled.

      Since the astral cord has been severed, it cannot stay,

      Pushed upwards and out of the body, in the cosmic ballet.

      There's a pull from above, a magnetic allure,

      Guiding the soul upwards, to the realms so pure.

      Death is but a transition, a change, a step-up,

      As soul embarks on its journey,

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