Garud Puran: What Happens After Death Is Decided Beforehand; 5 Unspoken Truths

• Garud Puran details death, the afterlife journey, and reincarnation, emphasizing that a person's next birth is predetermined by their thoughts at death and life's actions.
• Chitragupta in Yamaloka accounts for good and bad deeds; good deeds lead to heaven or higher yoni, bad deeds to hell or lower yoni.
• Thoughts at the moment of death are crucial: remembering God leads to moksha, while worldly attachments result in rebirth into similar bondage.
• The cycle of 8.4 million yonis considers human birth supreme; irrational acts can lead to rebirth as animals, insects, or plants for thousands of years.
• Reincarnation typically occurs within 3 to 40 days, with Pindadan and Shraddha rituals providing energy for the soul's new body. Untimely deaths lead to souls wandering in 'Preta Yoni' until their destined time is complete.

Why It Matters: Garud Puran explains that reincarnation is determined by life's actions and thoughts at death, influencing the soul's journey.