Be the Self; there will be no second thing to cause you fear.

Devotee:  I do not have fear in sleep whereas I have it now.

Ramana Maharishi:  Because dwiteeyadvai bhayam bhavati - fear is always of a second one. Of what are you afraid?

Devotee:  By reason of the perception of the body, the senses, the world, Isvara, doership, enjoyment etc.

Ramana Maharishi:  Why do you see them if they cause fear?

Devotee:  Because they are inescapable.

Ramana Maharishi:  But it is you who sees them. For whom is the fear? Is it for them?

Devotee:  No, it is for me.

Ramana Maharishi:  Because you see them, you fear them. Do not see them and there will be no fear.

Devotee:  What then should I do in the waking state?

Ramana Maharishi:  Be the Self; there will be no second thing to cause you fear.