Bhagavad Gita 16.1

Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in wisdom and yoga — these are the qualities of one born to divine endowment.

Theme: Fear

"Fearlessness, purity of heart, steadfastness in wisdom and yoga — these are the qualities of one born to divine endowment."

Modern explanation

As the day quiets, hold this: Fearlessness is not the absence of fear, but the refusal to be commanded by it.

Practical application

Tell one trusted person one fear you've been keeping private. Naming dissolves a great deal.

Reflection question

Where did I act despite fear today, however small?

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