--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Man is afraid, the world is a strange…" description: "\"Man is afraid, the world is a strange world, and man wants to be secure, safe. In childhood the father protects, the mother protects. But there are man..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/rajneesh-54_childhood_man-is-afraid-the-world-is-a-strange-wor_2192852.jpg" --- # Man is afraid, the world is a strange world, and man wants… ![“Man is afraid, the world is a strange world, and man wants to be secure, safe. In childhood the father protects, the mother protects. But there are many people, millions of them, who never grow beyond their childhoods. They remain stuck somewhere, and they still need a father and a mother. Hence…” quote by Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/rajneesh-54_childhood_man-is-afraid-the-world-is-a-strange-wor_2192852.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/rajneesh-54_childhood_man-is-afraid-the-world-is-a-strange-wor_2192852.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b3e/rajneesh-54_childhood_man-is-afraid-the-world-is-a-strange-wor_2192852.jpg) > “Man is afraid, the world is a strange world, and man wants to be secure, safe. In childhood the father protects, the mother protects. But there are many people, millions of them, who never grow beyond their childhoods. They remain stuck somewhere, and they still need a father and a mother. Hence God is called the Father or the Mother. They need a divine Father to protect them; they are not mature enough to be on their own. They need some security.” [Rajneesh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rajneesh/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humans cling to childhood security, seeking parental figures or a divine parent for protection, hindering maturity. **In simple terms:** Adults often need parental-like security. Key Takeaway Cultivate self‑reliance and inner security. Themes psychology spirituality growth Mood contemplative hopeful Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - therapy sessions - spiritual counseling - parenting workshops Key Concepts attachment theory divine archetype maturity Questions to Reflect On - What would happen if you trusted yourself fully? - How can you replace divine dependence with inner strength? 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