Shloka 87
An exposition on the fruits of charity and on entry into a body
Garbhotpatti, Piṇḍa-śarīra, and Antya-kāla-kriyā
तिलान् गोमयलिप्तायां भूमौ तत्र निवेशयेत्
tilān gomayaliptāyāṃ bhūmau tatra niveśayet
Hendaklah diletakkan biji bijan di situ, di atas tanah yang telah disapu dengan tahi lembu.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda/Vinatā-putra)
Afterlife Stage: Yamaloka Journey
Ritual Type: Ekoddishta
Beneficiary: Pitr
Timing: Immediately at the approach of death / pre-antyeṣṭi preparation
Concept: Pitṛ-oriented sanctification: placing tila on gomaya-smeared earth as a protective, purificatory, and pitṛ-pleasing measure at the death threshold.
Vedantic Theme: Karma and saṃskāra: small prescribed acts shape the subtle disposition and communal dharmic order around death.
Application: Prepare the ritual surface (clean, sanctified); use sesame as per tradition in death-related rites; keep materials ready and handled respectfully.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa
Type: smeared ritual floor/altar area
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 2.32.85–86 (preceding purification and darbha arrangement)
FAQs
This verse prescribes placing sesame seeds as part of rite-procedure; tilā is treated as a purificatory and śrāddha-associated substance used to support offerings connected with post-death observances.
In the Preta Kanda context, correct ritual steps are taught to aid orderly post-death rites; this instruction is one small procedural element within those observances intended to support the departed’s transition.
If performing traditional śrāddha/antyeṣṭi rites, follow the prescribed purity and placement rules under guidance of a qualified priest; more broadly, it emphasizes careful, respectful observance of dharmic duties for ancestors.