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A man recounts witnessing his father's last breath in hospital. Calm and confident in rebirth, he did not touch him but softly urged him to choose a good rebirth and good parents. He heard a faint sound and felt a warm presence pass up through his body, like dropping someone off at the airport. He asks whether it is better simply to stay silent.
The answer: do not touch someone in their very last moments; leave them be. Speaking is fine, reassuring them not to worry about wealth, family or themselves, and saying nothing that would disturb their mind. Telling a father he was a good dad and to let go and go well is correct. Some families grab hold of a dying parent, begging them not to leave; this disturbs the mind of the dying person and can affect their rebirth. If unsure what to say, simply wish them to go peacefully, but do not grab hold of them.