Part Four: Harmony Within the Family
Therefore, it is crucial that we learn how to care for
those whom we love when they are sick. Caring for our
relatives happens on two levels: physically and mentally.
Learning how to properly care for our loved ones will teach
us how to care for their minds while they are fighting with
pain. By showing our children how to take care of those in
poor health, we also show them how able to care for us in
the future. How, then, should we care for people we love
when they are critically ill? We need to care for them both
physically (finding the best doctors who can provide proper
treatment according to our financial situation) and mentally
(determining their psychological needs, encouraging them
to focus on their prior good deeds, reminding them that they
are loved, etc.).
What brings us to these places? Like attracts like!
Sugati and Duggati are destinations where those who pass
away must face the consequences of their actions on Earth.
The final destination depends on the individual's state of
mind in their last moment, which could be clouded or clear.
This is referred to as "The War of Existence", the precarious
battle of going to sugati or duggati. (See heaven and hell in
glossary) Regardless of the results of any medical treatment,
we must care for our beloved ones mental state so that his
or her mind is clear and content at all times. This will give
them hope and courage to fight their ailments with dignity
and strength. There are, of course, various ways in which we
can give them patience and courage:
Family Day By Day 101
Caring for Critically Ill Relatives