I have heard many times that it is a big zechus or one to say a bracha, specifically Shehakol, as their last words here on earth before they pass away.
I am looking for a source for this. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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If you die after saying shehakol before drinking then your last action is a bracha levatala– Double AA ♦Commented Jan 31, 2023 at 20:31
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And really no one knows when they're going to die– shmoselCommented Jan 31, 2023 at 20:36
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2@DoubleAA How so? If he dies after saying shehakol before drinking, then that is something that is not in his hands. Everyone has the potential to die after making any beracha; that doesn't stop one from making a beracha.– Mars SojournerCommented Jan 31, 2023 at 21:29
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2In the introduction of the Gesher Hachaim, the son of the author describes the passing away of his holy father, and brings up that he asked for a glass of water to say a sheakol. and borei nefashot. He asked for other things after that (his face to the west, open window, turning to the right. He said Viddui last.– mblochCommented Feb 1, 2023 at 4:29
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1In Sanhedrin 68a it mentions that when R' Eliezer was nifter he died saying the word Tahor and his Neshma left Tahor, which seems to show there may be significance to what you say right before you die. (see also Baba Metzia 86a and Avodah Zarah 27b and the Maharsha on the latter)– Lanied SofeyCommented Feb 1, 2023 at 20:36
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I once heard this from Rav Gedaliah Schorr (on a recording not in person) As I recall he said that Seforim say that a tzaddik who lives his entire life with a vibrant emuna that everything that transpires is by the word of Hashem, merits that his last words testify to just that: 'Shehakol nehiye bidvoro-all exists by His word.'"
A big Talmid Chacham once told my brother that its source is a Rema miPanu (Rav Menachem Azarya from Panu (1548-1620). I will see if I can find it.
