Why is cow donation necessary?
Garuda Purana: Garuda Purana is based on the conversation between Lord Vishnu and the bird king Garuda. It is considered a Mahapuran. Not only this, it is included in the 18 Mahapuranas of Hindu religion. In this, life, death, journey of the soul, sins and virtues, heaven and hell have been explained in detail. There are several thousand verses in Garuda Purana, in which the deeds, religion and policies of man are also explained.
Garuda Purana says that whatever actions a person performs, he will get the same results. It is said in Hindu religious scriptures that donating a cow is considered the best donation. It is also said in Garuda Purana that if a person donates a cow before death, then the tortures of hell are reduced.
There is no difficulty in crossing the river Styx
According to Garuda Purana, the river Vaitarani flows in Yamaloka. The human soul has to travel to the river Styx after death. Blood, pus and filth flow in this river. Also there are terrible creatures in it. There are flames. A person who commits bad deeds during his lifetime has to cross this river Vaitarani. On the other hand, if a person donates a cow before his death, then he does not face any difficulty in crossing the river Vaitarani.
What are the benefits of cow donation?
It is said that if a person donates a cow before death, the cow appears on the banks of river Vaitarani. Then the soul easily crosses the river Vaitarani by holding the tail of the cow. According to Hindu beliefs, the soul of a person who donates a cow is not troubled by even the messengers of Yamraj. Such a person gets salvation or a place in heaven after death. Cow donation reduces the effects of sin.
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