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How should we care for our loved ones when they become critically ill? There are two components to caring for the ill: 1. Caring for them physically We must find the best doctors who can provide treatment, depending on our situation and what we can afford. 2. Caring for them emotionally If the person is about to pass away, it is very important to maintain his/her consciousness. What people's mind are focused on will determine their afterlife, whether they will be destined for heaven or the unfortunate realms. The Lord Buddha said, "A cloudy mind before death will lead one to the unfortunate realms (Duggati). A clear mind before death will lead one to the fortunate realms (Sugati)". What is Sugati? Sugati refers to a happy or fortunate realm. After departing from this world, one will be reborn a human (Manussaloka: Earth), an angel (Devaloka: Heaven) or a Brahma (Brahmaloka: Celestial realm). What is Duggati? Dukkhati refers to an unhappy or unfortunate realm. After departing from this world, one will reborn an animal The Warm Hearted Family 179 Teach Child Caref Critically I Relati