Answer
Yes, the shastras explain that all associations in this world — within family, society, or any other circle — are ultimately like the brief meeting of travelers on a journey. We are all traveling through this material world, and our real destination is the abode of Krishna. That is our true home.
Just as a person leaves home, travels, meets many people along the way, and eventually returns home, similarly every living being is journeying through different situations and lifetimes toward the ultimate destination. During the journey, many temporary associations are formed, but the real aim is to reach home, back to Krishna.
In this world, everyone is a traveler. That is why conditions and positions are constantly changing. Change itself indicates movement. If there were no journey, there would be no constant change. Therefore, our changing circumstances confirm that we are travelers in this material existence.
With every change of body, one becomes separated from previous associates. Not only is there separation, but there is also forgetfulness. We do not remember the people with whom we associated in previous lives. Krishna facilitates this forgetfulness, and through it we can gradually understand the temporary nature of all worldly relationships and associations.
How can one accept this truth and become fearless? By hearing from realized souls. Otherwise, doubts may remain and conviction may not arise firmly within the heart. But when we hear from pure devotees, study the scriptures, and receive the words of great authorities like Sukadeva Goswami, Krishna, and the great acharyas, then genuine understanding develops.
By repeatedly hearing and reflecting on these teachings, one becomes convinced of the temporary nature of material relationships and the eternal nature of our relationship with Krishna. And once this truth is truly accepted, fear naturally disappears.
