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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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Philosopher
Śāradā Devī
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