Chapter 31 presents a highly philosophical view, framing death in a saint's presence not as a mere biological cessation but as a profound spiritual transformation. It is stated that when the body falls while being seen by a saint, 'how can that be called death; it is true self-salvation.' This event signifies the destruction of the 'three sufferings, three states, and three gunas,' allowing the soul to become 'attribute-less.' This is not just an escape from rebirth; it is a complete conquest of the mortal world. The text emphasizes that there is 'no return for them,' as this act itself serves as 'atonement for all sins' and is the definitive 'path of salvation,' breaking the 'iron chain of attachment' through a divine arrangement.
From a philosophical standpoint, how is 'death before a saint' described as transcending the normal process of dying?
📖 Chapter 31