Garuda Purana

The Garuda Purāṇa is one of the eighteen Mahāpurāṇas and is composed as a dialogue between Lord Vishnu and His divine vehicle, Garuda. It is best known for its detailed explanations of life, death, the soul’s journey after death, karma, and the laws of dharma. The text describes the path of the soul, the consequences of actions, the nature of the afterlife, and the rituals that help the departed attain peace. Apart from its teachings on death and rebirth, it also covers topics like medicine, gemstones, cosmology, ethics, temple construction, and various spiritual practices. Profound and philosophical, the Garuda Purāṇa serves as a guide to understanding the cycle of life and death, the importance of righteous living, and the means to achieve liberation.