Sunday, January 8, 2012

AND WHAT CAUSES FEAR? IGNORANCE OF OUR OWN NATURE


And the only religion that ought to be taught is the religion of fearlessness. Either in this world or in the world of religion, it is true that fear is the sure cause of degradation and sin. It is fear that brings misery, fear that brings death, fear that breeds evil. And what causes fear? Ignorance of our own nature. Each of us is heir-apparent to the Emperor of emperors; are of the substance of God Himself.
- Swami Vivekanadna
The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda/Volume 3/Lectures from Colombo to Almora/Reply to the Address of Welcome at Paramakudi

heir-apparent : (Law) Property law a person whose right to succeed to certain property cannot be defeated, provided such person survives his ancestor

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