According to Osho, when you truly confront your inner self you initially panic, because the ego and mind sense their own death. Stay a little: the duality of guest and host dissolves, the ego drops, and a silent, fragrant oneness remains—samadhi. Panic turns into benediction, clarity, and bliss when you stop running and simply witness.
Looking inside can feel scary because the pretend ‘me’ starts to fade, but if you stay, the fear melts and a quiet, happy oneness remains.