Indian Book of the Dead. An Exploration of Dark Hell, Radiant Paradise and the Paths to the Lands of Gods and the Deceased

“Garuda Purana” is an ancient sacred text of the Vedic tradition. Written a thousand years ago, it laid the foundations of Hindu beliefs about the afterlife and defined India's death culture for many centuries. From it, we learn about the reincarnation of the soul, about dharma, yoga, the wheel of samsara, tantric ceremonies, and other elements of Indian culture.
In this book, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik not only presents the content of the “Garuda Purana” itself but also narrates a whole system of beliefs and rituals surrounding death in Hinduism. About the art of dying and the art of living a righteous life.
For anyone who wishes to return to the very roots of Hinduism, this book will be an indispensable companion.