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The Srimad-Bhagavatam states that any bona fide preacher of God consciousness must have the qualities of titiksa (tolerance) and karuna (compassion). In the character of Lord Jesus Christ we find both these qualities.

A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada

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A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
Age: 81 †
Born: 1896
Born: September 1
Died: 1977
Died: November 14
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