What is the philosophical meaning of death presented in the Satcharita, based on the incident with the tiger?

Based on the tiger incident in Chapter 31, the Satcharita presents a unique philosophy on death, especially when it occurs in the presence of a saint. It posits that such a death is not an end but a transformation into a state of supreme joy and liberation. The text explicitly states, "death is not death, it is Vaikuntha's (heaven's) bliss." This event is seen as conquering the mortal world and ending the sorrow of rebirth. The act of leaving the body before a saint is considered the "earning of life," an atonement for all sins, and the attainment of the path to salvation. It reframes death from a feared event into an opportunity for ultimate redemption and self-salvation.