As per Purana Sangraha when a dying person is made to sip a little of the water from Gandaki river or in which the Salagrama stone is bathed, he will be freed from all sins and will reach the heavenly abode of Vishnu. And death itself when it occurs in the presence of a Salagrama stone will pave the way for Vishnu’s realm, for Vishnu is present in that stone. The rites of expiation of sins (Prayaschitta) become effective more by drinking the Gandaki water or the water in which Shaligram stones are washed than by gifts fasting or observances of various kinds. In times of solar or lunar eclipse, whatever ritual is undertaken becomes all the more effective when done in front of a Salagrama stone and Gandaki water so says Hemadri. Even the worst criminal who has committed countless sins will instantaneously get purified by sipping the Gandaki water or the water in which has been bathed/washed Salagrama Shilas. The water is packed for Hindu puja purposes.

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