Home » Questions on Mother, Sri Aurobindo and Savitri » In Words of The Mother – II, The Mother says, “Get rid of all violence and you will no longer have any fear.” But I don’t quite understand it; what is the relation between violence and fear? In what context is violence being used? 🕊️🛡️
By violence is meant the urge to hurt or harm, which stems from deep insecurities, as you will see in certain groups as well as individuals. You can picture Ravana, Kansa and Duryodhana in this regard. The truly strong are ready to defend, but this is not what is referred to as violence. There is no will to harm or injure for the sake of it. This is the difference.
The reference link is attached below:
https://incarnateword.in/cwm/14/fear#p46,p49
Affectionately,
Alok Da
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