Yamraj gives dreadful punishment to those who torture voiceless animals, they have to suffer such hardships in hell:

News India Live, Digital Desk: ‘Garuda Purana’ has special importance among the 18 Puranas of Sanatan Dharma. This scripture not only describes the conditions after death, but also explains in detail the right ways to live life and the fruits of one’s actions. According to Garuda Purana, being cruel to dumb animals and birds comes under the category of great sin. Lord Vishnu has told Garuda ji that what kind of tortures those who torture animals have to face in hell.

‘Kumbhipakam’ hell for those who torture animals

According to Garuda Purana, persons who kill or torture innocent animals for their own selfishness or entertainment are ‘Kumbhipakam’ Is sent to hell called. Here Yamdoots throw sinners into cauldrons of boiling oil. It is believed that the sinner is kept there until he suffers punishment for a number of years equal to the number of hairs on the body of the creatures he has killed.

3 major sins and their punishment mentioned in Garuda Purana

Keeping animals hungry and thirsty:

People who keep pet animals (like cow, dog or horse) tied and do not give them food and water on time, they face poverty and starvation in the next life. Such people are tormented with thirst in hell.

Killing a pregnant or helpless animal:

Hurting a pregnant animal or a helpless creature is considered the most disgusting act. Garuda Purana says that such sinners ‘Raurav Hell’ They are taken to the sea and left among dangerous poisonous snakes and insects.

Destroying birds’ nests:

Those who break birds’ nests or harm their children for fun have to become homeless in the next life and are deprived of family happiness.

Ways to improve karma: How to avoid these sins?

If you have unknowingly caused harm to any living being, then the ways of atonement have also been mentioned in the scriptures:

Cow Service: Feed green fodder to the cow and serve it.

Feed ants and birds: Every day give flour mixed with sugar to the ants and food and water to the birds.

Dog service: Feeding bread to a black dog not only removes Shani Dosh, but also gives the virtue of serving living beings.

Basic mantra of life: “Atmavat Sarvabhuteshu” means consider all living beings as your own soul. Service to the voiceless is the true service of God.