Tolerance means more than simply tolerating criticism or material obstacles. Bhaktivinoda Thakur gives the example of tree. The nature of the tree is that even if somebody comes to cut it down, it will always give fruit and shade to that person. Not only does it tolerate someone who is coming to cut it down, still it bestows its fruits for the benefit of that person.
A spotless Heart - Kharkov - November 12, 2001