When a child is frightened, it tries struggles to get rid of the fear. When it runs to the mother and embraces her tight, it not only gets rid of the fear but also experiences the joy and comfort in the warm embrace of the mother.
Likewise, when the spiritual aspirant experiences the fear of ‘samsara’ (the material world), the moment he runs and embraces the Feet of Krishna, not only does his fear disappear, he also experiences the eternal bliss of communion with the Divine.
-- His Holiness Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji
