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Even Avataras, saints, and sages have to undergo the ordeal of suffering, for they take upon themselves the burden of sins of omission and commission of ordinary human beings and thereby sacrifice themselves for the good of humanity.

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Sarada Devi
Age: 66 †
Born: 1853
Born: December 22
Died: 1920
Died: July 20
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Śāradā Devī
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I am the mother of the wicked, as I am the mother of the virtuous. Never fear. Whenever you are in distress, say to yourself, ‘I have a mother.
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One suffers as a result of one's own actions. So, instead of blaming others for such sufferings, one should pray to the Lord and depending entirely on His grace, try to bear them patiently and with forbearance under all circumstances.
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Everything, husband, wife, or even the body, is only illusory. These are all shackles of illusion. Unless you can free yourself from these bondages, you will never be able to go to the other shore of the world.
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God cannot be realized without love. Yes, sincere love.
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Open your grief-stricken heart to the Lord. Weep and sincerely pray, 'O Lord, draw me towards You give me peace of mind.' By doing so constantly you, will gradually attain peace of mind.
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Why do people argue? Even the wisest of men have not found God through argument! Is God a subject for argument?
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There is no treasure equal to contentment and no virtue equal to fortitude.
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