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News India Live, Digital Desk: In Garuda Purana, Lord Vishnu has told the secrets of life and death to his vehicle Garuda. According to this scripture, a person who slanders others in his life, speaks evil behind their back or hurts the honor of others, has to endure terrible tortures after death. Garuda Purana puts it in the category of ‘vaak-paap’ (sin of speech).
Punishment for those who criticize
According to Garuda Purana, persons who do evil to others are given the following punishments in hell:
The tongue is bitten: Those who misuse their speech to put others down or tarnish their image by telling lies, the Yamdoots punish their tongues with hot iron instruments.
Kumbhipakam hell: Those who cause disturbance in the lives of others by speaking evil of them are thrown into a hell called ‘Kumbhipakam’, where they are tortured like cauldrons of hot oil.
Effect in next life: Garuda Purana says that such persons may become mute in the next life or may suffer from diseases that affect their speech.
What kind of criticism is the biggest sin?
According to the text, certain types of criticism are considered the most punishable:
Condemnation of the innocent: To speak ill of someone who has never done any harm to you.
Evil of teachers and parents: Speaking abusive words about one’s guides or parents comes under the category of great sin.
Criticism of religious texts: Making fun of religion and scriptures also opens the doors to hell.
ways to avoid sins
Garuda Purana not only prescribes punishment but also shows the path of improvement:
Keeping silence: If you can’t speak well about someone, it’s best to remain silent.
Apologies: If you have done evil to someone, asking for forgiveness from that person while you are alive and improving your behavior is a way of atonement.
Satsang and meditation: Turning towards positive thoughts and chanting the name of God purifies the speech.
