I'm trying to understand the concept of a 'good death.' What does the story of the tiger teach us about how to achieve one?

The story of the tiger in Chapter 31 provides a powerful illustration of what constitutes a 'good death' from a spiritual perspective. It teaches that the most fortunate and blessed way to die is in the presence and gaze of a true saint. Such a death is not considered an end but is equated with 'true self-salvation' (Verse 151). The text emphasizes that leaving the body before a saint's feet is the ultimate atonement for all sins, ensuring that the soul does not have to endure rebirth (Verse 150). It is described as the highest 'earning of life' (Verse 145) and an event of supreme joy, not sorrow. Therefore, the path to a 'good death' is shown to be through devotion and proximity to the holy, which can even turn the poison of death into nectar (Verse 147).