Girishchandra Sen (1835 ? - 15.8.1910) - Brahmo follower of Keshab Chandra Sen, devoted to the Master. Born in Panchdona village of Dhaka district. After initiation into the Brahmo faith disseminated …
Krishna Kumar Mitra
Krishna Kumar Mitra (1852-1936) - Founder-editor of The Sanjibani. Brahmo devotee, professor and a leading activist in the Indian freedom movement. At his wedding reception Narendranath (later Swami …
Mahasamadhi
Sunday, August 15, 1886. The Master's pulse became irregular. The devotees stood by the bedside. Toward dusk Sri Ramakrishna had difficulty in breathing. A short time afterwards he complained of …
Last Days at Cossipore
When Sri Ramakrishna's illness showed signs of aggravation, the devotees, following the advice of Dr. Sarkar, rented a spacious garden house at Cossipore, in the northern suburbs of Calcutta. The …
Syampukur
In the beginning of September 1885 Sri Ramakrishna was moved to Syampukur. Here Narendra organized the young disciples to attend the Master day and night. At first they concealed the Master's illness …
Beginning of His Illness
In April 1885 the Master's throat became inflamed. Prolonged conversation or absorption in samadhi, making the blood flow into the throat, would aggravate the pain. Yet when the annual Vaishnava …