Fear is Inevitable as long as there is Duality
Anant Kandoi
Chh. Sambhaji Nagar
Since most of us contend with this aspect in our everyday lives, it is very important that we find out the right way to deal with it. With this in mind, we had an enlightening session at SISS on combatting fear and tapping our inner potential.
It was a revelation to understand that less than 5 percent of our fears are real and most of our fears are irrational or imaginary - A creation of our own indulgent minds.
The root cause of fear is attachment - and this is experienced at the physical, mental, and intellectual level! Whatever we are attached to - the thought of losing that causes fear. The greater the attachment, the more the fear! Knowledge, wealth, honour, position, beauty - all these are potential reasons for fear.
So how do we tackle this? We have to fight it, not take flight! First of all, we must accept our fears. We should then calm our mind. Use rational intellect to find the cause. List out the possible options and accordingly take corrective measures. Most importantly, we must practise non-attachment! The underlying idea is to have Faith – that Positive always overcomes the negative. If we can develop this Faith and Shraddha, we are bound to overcome our fears and succeed. The most effective way to develop this Faith is by reading the Scriptures and taking guidance from the Guru.
My Prostrations at the Holy Altar of Sree Guru Parampara.
I seek their blessings to guide us on the right path.
Hari Aum.