Shri Garud Puran is a Hindi religious text that provides comprehensive details of post‑death rituals and rites (और्ध्वदैहिक क्रियाएँ) as practiced in Hindu tradition. Authored originally by Maharishi Vedvyas and edited/annotated by Pandit Jwala Prasad Ji Chaturvedi, it delves into the journey of the soul after death and the duties of surviving relatives for the deceased’s welfare. The book vividly describes Yamdoot‑led punishments in hell and the consequences of sinful actions, motivating readers toward righteous living and moral conduct. It also highlights the effects and spiritual benefits of reading or listening to the Garud Puran (श्रवण फल), especially in the context of Pretkalp and associated rites aimed at the departed soul’s peace. Published by Randhir Prakashan, this work spans around 190 pages in Hindi, serving as a guide for traditional Hindu funeral and ancestral rituals.
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