According to the teachings in Chapter 31, dying in the presence of a saint is an event of profound spiritual significance and is considered a great blessing. It is described not as a typical death, but as achieving 'Vaikuntha's (heaven's) bliss' and conquering the mortal world. For any creature, whether a worm, insect, or tiger, leaving the body before a saint's eyes is said to be the 'earning of life' and a path to salvation. The text states that such a death leads to the atonement of all sins and ensures there is no sorrow of rebirth, transforming the end of life into an act of supreme joy and liberation.
What is the spiritual significance of dying in the presence of a saint, based on the story of the tiger?
📖 Chapter 31