Evangelist DGS Dinakaran died at a hospital in Chennai at the age of 74, news reports said.
He died early Wednesday morning after a struggle with heart and kidney ailments, according to reports.
Dinakaran founded the popular Jesus Calls ministry which is said to have millions of members and followers.
He is survived by his wife and son Paul Dinakaran who is also a well known Christian preacher in Chennai.
Dhinakaran Biography
Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran is the founder of the Jesus Calls Ministry. Born on July 1, 1935, he had a very tough life being torn by the ailments of poverty and agony of unemployment.
Unable to bear the agony of these problems, on February 11, 1955, Dr.D.G.S.Dhinakaran decided to put an end to his life. He started towards the nearest railway track in his village to throw himself before the speeding train when he was stopped by his uncle who introduced Jesus Christ. He experienced a sudden wave of divine peace and hope, flood his heart. His mind was transformed and he returned home enlightened.
After this incident, things started happening in him supernaturally. There arose an unquenchable thirst in him to spend hours together poring over the life-transforming pages of eternal Truth - The Bible, discovering secrets that could revolutionize human life. He spent hours talking to God and sought Him with all his heart.
The High Calling
Seven years of diligently seeking the Lord Jesus Christ!
On October 9, 1962, he tarried at the feet of the Lord Jesus in prayer till midnight. He pleaded persistently. "Lord! Hear my prayer now and grant me Your power! Or else, slay me! I don't want to live as a powerless and phoney Christian!" Next day dawned. 10th October 1962! After an exacting day in the bank, he returned home at 9.30 in the night. Supper over, he joined the family prayers. He longed to have a glimpse of blessed vision of Jesus. The very next moment, a divine presence appeared in front of him! He was thrown into an ecstasy of joy. The Lord opened His eyes and with a radiant face, addressed him with a smile:
"My beloved son! I am Christ! Because you have been seeking Me diligently, I have come seeking you Myself, to bless you".
Yes! For three full hours he saw Lord Jesus face to face. The Lord gave His commission that has made his life a continual blessing to countless.
"My son! People might have heard of My love, but they haven't tasted it. So, I pour My love and compassion in your heart! This love will console their broken hearts and heal their diseased bodies. You will be witness to the power of My Holy Spirit."
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World has lost a compassionate person towards mankind. A word from his mouth will heal the broken hearted people. He is truly a disciple of Jesus Christ
A Spritual beliver has lost an SPIRITUAL LEADER
can any one corroborate this newz please?...as the same is not reflected on their website: http://www.jesuscalls.org/profile/dgs.asp
We have lost the Great apostle, who left us all and entered into heaven. No words to express him.we miss him,with tears
Bro.Sabanayagam
He is truly a man of God. I will miss his smiling face, the compassion and sincere love reflected when he speaks. Above all, I will miss the way he used to sing 'Yaesu Azhaikirar'
We have Lost a Spiritual parent.I miss u uncle, i miss u ,i miss u....
We have lost a precious Servant of God from the nation of India.His words were filled with compassion of God.Let God console & comfort his family members.
He is truly a Godly Man. Rightly to be called 'Billy Graham of India'
I am really sad... but we have the hope to meet him again. I know uncle is sitting at Jesus' feet and rejoicing.
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