Sarada Devi (1853–1920) Hindu religious figure, spiritual consort of Ramakrishna
[In the Company of the Holy Mother, 66-67]
“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.”
[Swami Saradeshananda, The Holy Mother's Reminiscences, Vedanta Kesari, 1976-1981]
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