How does the scripture redefine death when it occurs in the presence of a saint?

Chapter 31 presents a profound redefinition of death when it happens before a saint. It is explicitly stated that this "is not death, it is Vaikuntha's (heaven's) bliss." Such a passing is considered "true self-salvation," a moment where the being conquers the mortal world and is freed from the sorrow of rebirth. The text states that there is no return for them, as this act serves as an atonement for all sins and opens the "path of salvation." The body is considered "offered to Krishna," and the experience is likened to drinking nectar rather than poison.