How does the story of the tiger redefine the concept of death itself?

The story of the tiger in Chapter 31 fundamentally redefines death from a dreaded end to a moment of supreme joy and liberation when it occurs under a saint's gaze. The text explicitly states, 'death is not death, it is Vaikuntha's (heaven's) bliss.' It posits that when the body falls while being seen by a saint, it cannot be called death but is instead 'true self-salvation.' This event signifies conquering the mortal world and ending the cycle of rebirth. Even poison is said to become nectar in such a circumstance, removing all notions of joy or sorrow typically associated with death.