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Tolerance refers to the acceptance and understanding of diverse perspectives across world spiritual traditions. Many traditions converge on the importance of tolerance as a means to foster compassion and unity. However, they diverge in their approaches and emphasis, offering unique perspectives on its practice and application.

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As long as this earth remains stable, with rivers flowing and mountains standing, the great Ramayana will endure.
Valmiki
HinduTeachingLongingPatienceSanskrit
Ramayana of Valmiki, p. 58
So they accepted their food, but did not ask the Lord's counsel.
St. John of the Cross
ChristianScriptureToleranceGod
Ascent of Mount Carmel, p. 362
Whoever offers a leaf, a flower, a fruit, or even water with devotion, I accept it, as it is offered with a loving heart.
HinduScriptureDevotionLove
All About Hinduism, p. 106
God sees the inner love of a devotee and accepts his offering.
Surendra
HinduTeachingDevoteeLove
The Gospel of Sri Ramakrishna, p. 829
It is a big sacrifice to tolerate the words of others, particularly when they are full of disrespect. To allow others to take credit; to bring others forward and give them importance while keeping oneself in the background, also amounts to sacrifice.
Baba Gurbachan Singh Ji
UniversalTeachingHumilitySacrifice
Stream of Thoughts 104
Try to be happy in any situation you are in. Do not complain. Endure sufferings. You can conquer nature. For one who knows Brahman, the world is insignificant.
Swami Sivananda
HinduTeachingHappinessKnowledge
Mind — Its Mysteries and Control, p. 171
Whatever the Lord gives, I accept with reverence; now, give me what is pleasing to you.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingDevotionToleranceSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Aranya Kand (verses 647–710), p. 17
Either accept my proposal or reject it. You are known for keeping your promises, more so than anyone else in the lineage of Raghu.
Tulsidas
HinduTeachingKnowledgeToleranceSanskrit
Ramcharitmanas — Ayodhya Kand Part 1 (verses 351–401), p. 28
He who deserts his wife and children is like a runaway slave; until he returns to them, none of his fasts or prayers will be accepted by God.
Muhammad
SufiScripturePrayerToleranceArabic
Alchemy of Happiness (Al-Ghazali — scripture edition), p. 37
The Koran states, 'We offered the responsibility of free will to the heavens, the earth, and the mountains, but they refused to accept it. However, humanity took it on.
Al-Ghazali
SufiScriptureToleranceActionArabic
Alchemy of Happiness (Al-Ghazali — scripture edition), p. 24
This is the meaning of that Koranic verse, 'The good things endure.'
Al-Ghazali
SufiScripturePatiencePurposeArabic
Alchemy of Happiness (Al-Ghazali — scripture edition), p. 21
Those with little understanding who worship me in different ways do so in vain, for I do not accept such worship.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingDevotionDifferencesSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5321
Whatever actions a person performs in any given body, they will have to endure the consequences of those actions in that same body.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingPatienceToleranceSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5294
A regenerate person who has studied the four Vedas, but becomes foolish and accepts a gift from a fallen person, will be reborn as an ass.
Vyasa
HinduScriptureToleranceBlessingsSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5276
Those who always give without expecting anything in return, who never accept favors from others, who don't own anything that they can't give to someone in need, who are hospitable to all beings, who are inclined to show kindness to everyone, who are forgiving, who never speak badly of others, who protect all creatures with compassion, and who always behave righteously - only such people attain those regions.
Dhritarashtra
HinduTeachingAttainmentBenevolenceSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5236
Atri picked up some of the figs and found them heavy, so he refused to take them. He said, 'We are not without knowledge, we are not fools. We know there is gold inside these figs. We are aware and awake, not asleep. If we accept these in this world, they will have bitter consequences in the afterlife. One who seeks happiness in both this world and the next should never accept such gifts.'
Atri
HinduTeachingHappinessKnowledgeSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5199
A Brahmana accepts gifts from both the righteous and the unrighteous. If the giver is righteous, the receiver is not at fault.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingRighteousnessToleranceSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5198
I am extremely pleased with you, O king! Please accept the blessing I am prepared to bestow upon you.
Chyavana
HinduTeachingGraceToleranceSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 5078
Gifts to a distinguished person and acceptance of the gifts made by a distinguished person both lead to equal merit.
Parasara
HinduTeachingEqualityToleranceSanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4568
The person who is freed is one who accepts only what is necessary for survival, despite being surrounded by abundance, and sees no difference between a humble dwelling and a luxurious one.
Vyasa
HinduTeachingDifferencesHumilitySanskrit
Mahabharata, p. 4555