What is the importance of Garud Puran?

And this is the importance of the origin of Garuda Purana. The Garuda Purana is often recited at funeral ceremonies. The reason is that it has all the mantras that are to be chanted on such occasions. And if the rites are performed according to these incantations, the ancestors are freed from all their past sins.

Is it OK to read Garuda Purana?

Yes, it can. Though it has connotations with death and afterlife, that is mostly because of the subject matter itself and not due to any innate restrictions associated with its recital. The puranam can be read just like any other puranams at any time albeit with a pure mind.

What is the story of Garuda?

Garuda, in Hindu mythology, the bird (a kite or an eagle) and the vahana (mount) of the god Vishnu. Garuda performed that feat, thus giving the snakes the ability to slough off their old skins, and, on his way back from the heavens, he met Vishnu and agreed to serve him as his vehicle and also as his emblem.

When should we read Garuda puranam?

Garuda Purana is best if read as a sentiment, you can recite it anytime. It is best to read it on Amavasya, on understanding its feeling it does not create any fear at all. To understand the same Garuda Purana, definitely read the Gita along with it.

Is Garuda puranam true?

ANSWER : My dear, It is 100\% true. There is no doubt about that. It is told by Lord Shree Maha Vishnu by himself to the Garuda (Lord Vishnu’s vaahanam).

Why are Garuda and snakes enemies?

Garuda and Nagas According to Hindu and Buddhist stories, the giant, birdlike Garuda spends eternity killing snakelike Nagas. The feud started when both Garuda’s mother and the Nagas’ mother married the same husband. The husband then gave each wife one wish. The Nagas’ mother asked for a thousand children.

What happens to the soul when someone dies Garuda Purana?

According to Garuda Purana, when a man is about to die, he tries to speak but is unable to speak. In some time, his power of speaking, hearing, etc. is lost. At that time, a soul comes out of the body equal to the thumb, which is carried by Yamdoot to Yamlok.

Which Puran is real?

Shiv Puran is as real as the earth and the entire universe.

What is the significance of the Garuda Puran?

The Garuda Puran is one of the Vishnu Puranas. It is a conversation between Lord Vishnu and Garuda, the King of Birds.This Purana deals specific issues of Hindu philosophy connected with death, funeral rites, and reincarnation. Portions of the Garuda Purana are used by some Hindus as funeral rituals.

Why is Garuda Puranam recited as part of funeral rites?

It contains details of life after death, funeral rites and reincarnation, and therefore is recited as a part funeral rites in Hindu culture. The write up below provides a gist of the great teachings in the Garuda Puranam

What did Garuda say after visiting all the three ‘lokas’?

Garuda said- ‘ After visiting all the three ‘Lokas’ (World)I found the Earth (Prithvi) little overcrowded as compared to other ‘Lokas’. I also found that it provided better opportunities to a man both for materialistic enjoyments as well as his spiritual advancement.

What is the significance of ‘pinda daan’ rituals?

The soul has to take birth in different species as well as go through cycles of countless births, deaths and rebirths in order to taste the fruits of his Karmas. Describing the significance of ‘Pinda daan’ rituals, Lord Vishnu told Garuda that they are performed so that manes are satiated.