Garuda Purana: Soul's Journey After Death, Exit Points & Yamalok Challenges Revealed

• Garuda Purana details the soul's journey after death, including its exit from the body and challenges on the path to Yamalok.
• The soul wanders for 24 hours, reviewing deeds, then stays with family for 13 days before proceeding to Pitrulok after 'Vaitarani' Shraddha.
• Soul exits through one of nine body gates; good deeds lead to peaceful exit (eyes/mouth), bad deeds to suffering through lower gates.
• After death, Yamraj's messengers arrive, and the soul takes on a thumb-sized subtle body for its journey.
• Pindadaan rituals provide strength for the soul's long journey; proper rituals prevent wandering and ensure rebirth based on deeds.

Why It Matters: Garuda Purana reveals the soul's post-death journey, emphasizing good deeds for a peaceful afterlife.