Fear is the greatest obstacle on the spiritual path, and Hindu scriptures address it directly with powerful teachings on fearlessness (Abhaya). From Krishna's command to Arjuna to the Upanishadic declaration that the Self is beyond all fear — these shlokas will help you face any challenge with the courage of dharma.
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अभयं सत्त्वसंशुद्धिः।
Abhayam sattva samshuddhih
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Fearlessness and purity of heart are the first divine qualities listed by Lord Krishna. Courage is the foundation of all virtue.
Bhagavad Gita 16.1
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क्लैब्यं मा स्म गमः पार्थ नैतत्त्वय्युपपद्यते। क्षुद्रं हृदयदौर्बल्यं त्यक्त्वोत्तिष्ठ परन्तप॥
Klaibyam ma sma gamah partha naitat tvayyupapadyate, kshudram hridaya daurbalyam tyaktvottishtha parantapa
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Do not yield to weakness, O Arjuna. Cast off this faintheartedness and arise, O scorcher of enemies!