According to Chapter 31, dying in the presence of a saint is considered an act of great merit and a sign of immense fortune. It is described as a moment where the creature is saved from all its sins and achieves liberation from the cycle of rebirth. The text states that when any creature leaves its body before a saint's gaze, it is wholly redeemed and has conquered the mortal world. This event is not viewed as a typical death but as attaining "Vaikuntha's (heaven's) bliss." As described in Chapter 31, this path to salvation ensures there is no return, as it is a complete atonement for all past sins, representing the true earning of a lifetime.
What does the Satcharita say about the significance of dying in the presence of a saint like Sai Baba?
📖 Chapter 31