The name Ramakrishna was given by Mathura Biswas -- the chief patron of Dakshineswar Kali Temple. His name was Gadadhar Chattopadhyay.
Ramakrishna describes his first spiritual ecstasy at the age of
six: while walking along the paddy fields, a flock of white
cranes flying against a backdrop of dark thunder clouds
caught his vision. He reportedly became so absorbed by this
scene that he lost outward consciousness and experienced
indescribable joy in that state.
Ramakrishna's father died in 1843, after which time family
responsibilities fell on his elder brother Ramkumar. This loss
drew him closer to his mother, and he spent his time in
household activities and daily worship of the household
deities and became more involved in contemplative activities
such as reading the sacred epics.When Ramakrishna was in
his teens, the family's financial position worsened.
Ramkumar started a Sanskrit school in Calcutta and also
served as a priest. Ramakrishna moved to Calcutta in 1852
with Ramkumar to assist him in the priestly work.
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