While Purna [Purna Chandra Ghosh] was living in Delhi, he contracted a fever that would not abate. Even a change to the exhilarating climate of the Simla hills did not help, but aggravated the disease all the more. Later the doctor diagnosed it as tuberculosis. Nonetheless, Purna never lost his equanimity of mind. protecting him, and he felt no fear, worry, or anxiety. One day, seeing his wife lamenting, he said to her: ‘Are we like ordinary He knew that the Master was mortals? We belong to the Master eternally and in every way. He who fed you before my birth will maintain you and protect you after my death.’
In order to receive better treatment, Purna was brought from Simla to Calcutta, where he remained bedridden for about six months before passing away. He endured all physical pain and suffering calmly, without any complaint. If anyone came to comfort him, he would cheerfully say: ‘My Master, Sri Ramakrishna, is always seated at my bedside. I have no fear or worry.’
As days passed Purna’s body became more emaciated, and he was not allowed to leave his bed because of his extreme weakness. One night, finding that all were asleep, he went to the bathroom alone without disturbing anyone. It was his nature not to trouble anyone about himself. While returning to bed he felt dizzy and nearly fell. The next day he told a close devotee: ‘Who says that the Master does not exist? He is still living and I perceive Him clearly. Last night, while returning from the bathroom, I was about to fall unconscious. The Master caught me in His arms and carried me to bed. He is there, just as He was before, and I can see Him.’