Garuda Purana — Preta Kalpa, Shloka 36
Vow-Fasting (Anaśana), Sannyāsa, Tīrtha-Death, and the Ethics of Dāna
न चैवोपद्रवास्तस्य मोहजालो न चैव हि / मृत्युकाले न च भयं यमदूतसमुद्भवम्
na caivopadravāstasya mohajālo na caiva hi / mṛtyukāle na ca bhayaṃ yamadūtasamudbhavam
அவனுக்கு எந்தத் துன்பமும் இல்லை; மோகத்தின் வலையும் இல்லை. மரண வேளையிலும் யமதூதர்களால் உண்டாகும் அச்சம் அவனில் எழாது।
Lord Vishnu (narrating to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Afterlife Stage: Yamaloka Journey
Concept: Freedom from moha and fear at death through right spiritual orientation (dharma/bhakti implied).
Vedantic Theme: Antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi leading to abhayam; moha as avidyā-net.
Application: Cultivate steady remembrance of Hari, ethical living, and detachment so the mind is unshaken at the time of death.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: threshold of death (antya-kāla)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana Pretakalpa: Yamadūta-darśana and fearlessness through nāma-smaraṇa (general thematic parallel)
FAQs
This verse states that when the “net of delusion” is absent, inner disturbances cease and the person meets death without fear, even of Yama’s messengers.
It implies that a purified, undeluded person does not experience terror or harassment associated with Yamadutas, indicating a smoother transition at death aligned with dharma.
Reduce moha through ethical living, remembrance of the Divine, and disciplined conduct so the mind is steady—making one less fearful and more prepared for life’s end.