The term \\\"Garuḍa Purāṇa - Sāroddhāra (Hindi Vyākhyā Sahit) Code -121\\\" refers to a specific edition of a religious text that focuses on the section of the Garuḍa Purāṇa dealing with death, the afterlife, and funeral rites.\\r\\n\\r\\nThe name breaks down as follows:\\r\\n\\r\\nGaruḍa Purāṇa: One of the 18 Mahāpurāṇas in the Hindu tradition.\\r\\n\\r\\nSāroddhāra: Means \\\'essence\\\' or \\\'extract.\\\' This indicates that the book contains the abridged and most important section of the Purana, which is generally the Preta-kalpa.\\r\\n\\r\\nPreta-kalpa (The Section on the Departed Soul): This is the core content, detailing the journey of the soul after death, the rules for funeral rites (antyeṣṭi), the significance of the 13-day period after death, and the descriptions of various heavens and hells based on one\\\'s karma.\\r\\n\\r\\nHindi Vyākhyā Sahit: Means it includes the original Sanskrit verses/ślokas along with a clear explanation in Hindi.\\r\\n\\r\\nCode -121: This is a specific publication code used by the publisher (likely Gita Press, Gorakhpur, although other publishers like Shri Kashi Vishwanath Sansthan also have similar codes). The Gita Press edition is one of the most widely used versions of this text.\\r\\n\\r\\n📖 Primary Purpose and Content\\r\\nThe Garuḍa Purāṇa Sāroddhāra (or Preta-kalpa) is traditionally read or narrated during the mourning period (after the death of a family member) to the bereaved family. Its main objective is to:\\r\\n\\r\\nExplain the spiritual journey of the preta (departed soul).\\r\\n\\r\\nHighlight the importance of good karma (actions) in life.\\r\\n\\r\\nDetail the proper procedures for Śrāddha (ancestral rites) and other ceremonies necessary for the soul\\\'s liberation (moksha).\\r\\n\\r\\nDescribe the consequences of various sins (naraka-varṇana) and the rewards of virtuous deeds.
