Garuda Purana Saar (Essence)

गरुड़ पुराण सार • गरुडपुराणसारः

Patha Lord Vishnu / Garuda

About

Garuda Purana Saar presents the essential teachings of the Garuda Purana, one of the eighteen Mahapuranas. This text contains Vishnu's discourse to Garuda about life after death, the journey of the soul, funeral rites (Antyeshti), Shraddha ceremonies, and the paths of dharma that lead to liberation. It is traditionally recited during the thirteen-day mourning period (Trayodashi) after death.

Quick Reference

Language
Sanskrit/Hindi
Source
Garuda Purana (Pretakhanda)
Type
Purana Summary

Benefits

  • Understanding of life and death
  • Guidance for proper funeral rites
  • Peace for departed souls
  • Knowledge of karma and rebirth
  • Spiritual wisdom for the living
  • Merit for both living and deceased

When to Recite

Times After funeral, Morning during mourning period
Occasions During 13-day mourning period, Shraddha ceremonies, Death anniversaries, Pitru Paksha