--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Why is it that 'we' do not have fear? It…" description: "\"“Why is it that 'we' do not have fear? It is because 'ours' is absolutely correct. Where is the fear for the One who is 'correct'? If there is misappro..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e9/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_why-is-it-that-we-do-not-have-fear-it-is_2080591.jpg" --- # Why is it that 'we' do not have fear? It is because 'ours'… ![“Why is it that 'we' do not have fear? It is because 'ours' is absolutely correct. Where is the fear for the One who is 'correct'? If there is misappropriation within (to wrongly believe the Self to be 'Chandubhai'), then there would be fear.” quote by Dada Bhagwan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e9/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_why-is-it-that-we-do-not-have-fear-it-is_2080591.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e9/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_why-is-it-that-we-do-not-have-fear-it-is_2080591.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3e9/dada-bhagwan-31_fear_why-is-it-that-we-do-not-have-fear-it-is_2080591.jpg) > ““Why is it that 'we' do not have fear? It is because 'ours' is absolutely correct. Where is the fear for the One who is 'correct'? If there is misappropriation within (to wrongly believe the Self to be 'Chandubhai'), then there would be fear.”” [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. The quote suggests that fear arises from uncertainty or false identity; when one is absolutely certain of being correct, fear disappears, but misidentifying oneself creates fear. **In simple terms:** Certainty eliminates fear; false self‑belief creates it. Key Takeaway Recognize true self, avoid false identities. Themes identity certainty fear self‑knowledge Mood reflective thoughtful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal growth - leadership - conflict resolution Key Concepts philosophy psychology spirituality Questions to Reflect On - What beliefs do you hold as absolutely correct? - How do you confront fear when identity is unclear? 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