--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Fear not what is not real,never was and…" description: "\"Fear not what is not real,never was and never will be. What is real,always was and can not be destroyed.\" — Gita" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/gita-71234_fear_fear-not-what-is-not-real-never-was-and_1012650.jpg" --- # Fear not what is not real,never was and never will be… ![“Fear not what is not real,never was and never will be. What is real,always was and can not be destroyed.” quote by Gita](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/gita-71234_fear_fear-not-what-is-not-real-never-was-and_1012650.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/gita-71234_fear_fear-not-what-is-not-real-never-was-and_1012650.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2b4/gita-71234_fear_fear-not-what-is-not-real-never-was-and_1012650.jpg) > “Fear not what is not real,never was and never will be. What is real,always was and can not be destroyed.” [Gita](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gita/) This quote is also attributed to [Bhagavad Gita](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/bhagavad-gita/) in other sources. Attributions for famous quotes are often disputed. ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Only the eternal, unchanging reality matters; transient things are illusory and irrelevant. **In simple terms:** Focus on what truly endures. Key Takeaway Prioritize timeless values over fleeting concerns. Themes spirituality philosophy impermanence truth reality Mood contemplative inspirational Type philosophical spiritual When to use this quote - meditation - decision making - stress management - creative work Key Concepts metaphysics detachment inner peace Questions to Reflect On - What is truly permanent in your life? - How do you distinguish lasting truth from temporary trends? 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