While acknowledging that news of a body’s end does not please anyone’s heart, Chapter 43 explains the spiritual significance of narrating a saint's passing. The text states that the passing of saints and sages serves to purify both the listeners and the speakers of the story. It is presented as a powerful means of spiritual cleansing. Chapter 43 also mentions that remembering the glory of God's devotees and engaging in their bhajan or kirtan is an easy and effective means for purifying the mind and washing away the filth of accumulated sins, which is why the author continues the difficult narrative.
According to Chapter 43, why is the story of a saint's passing considered purifying, even if the topic of death can be unpleasant?
📖 Chapter 43