In September 1885 Sri Ramakrishna had to move from Dakshineswar to Shyampukur, Calcutta, for his cancer treatment. About that same time Surendra obtained permission from the Master to perform the worship of Mother Durga in his house, a celebration previously held every year but discontinued after some mishaps had occurred. His brothers were apprehensive and superstitious about holding the worship, but Surendra was determined to carry it out anyway by himself. His only regret was that the Master could not come because of his illness. However, at the time of the sandhi-puja (an auspicious period between the second and third days of the worship), the Master entered into deep samadhi in his room in the presence of his disciples and Dr. Sarkar. About a half an hour later he returned to outer consciousness and said: “I saw a luminous path open up between here and Surendra’s house. Through Surendra’s devotion the Mother was manifest in the image there and Her third eye was emitting a divine light. The usual series of lamps were burning before Her, and Surendra, sitting in the courtyard, was weeping piteously and calling, ‘Mother, Mother.’ All of you go to his house now. He will feel much comforted to see you.” Accordingly, Narendra and other devotees went to Surendra’s house and were amazed to find that the Master’s vision had corresponded to the external events in every detail. (Source: They Lived with God)
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