--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: What fear do you have? You, yourself are…" description: "\"“What fear do you have? You, yourself are the absolute Self! If absolute-Self becomes fearful, then the whole universe will have fear! ‘We’ are on the ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/154/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_what-fear-do-you-have-you-yourself-are-t_1218740.jpg" --- # What fear do you have? You, yourself are the absolute… ![“What fear do you have? You, yourself are the absolute Self! If absolute-Self becomes fearful, then the whole universe will have fear! ‘We’ are on the other side of the prakruti [relative self’s world].” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/154/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_what-fear-do-you-have-you-yourself-are-t_1218740.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/154/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_what-fear-do-you-have-you-yourself-are-t_1218740.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/154/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_what-fear-do-you-have-you-yourself-are-t_1218740.jpg) > ““What fear do you have? You, yourself are the absolute Self! If absolute-Self becomes fearful, then the whole universe will have fear! ‘We’ are on the other side of the prakruti \[relative self’s world\].”” [Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/dada-bhagwan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Recognizing that fear in the true self spreads fear throughout existence, urging inner confidence. **In simple terms:** Fear in the true self creates universal fear. Key Takeaway Cultivate self‑trust to calm the world. Themes self‑awareness spirituality fear universal interconnection Mood reflective serene Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - personal meditation - leadership coaching - conflict resolution Key Concepts non‑duality ego consciousness Questions to Reflect On - How does your perception of self affect your external reality? - Can true self‑confidence eliminate collective anxiety? 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