--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: The inner man is the periphery of our…" description: "\"“The inner man is the periphery of our consciousness. It is also the inner man that takes care of and protects the inner woman for example through putt..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_conflict_the-inner-man-is-the-periphery-of-our-co_1038471.jpg" --- # The inner man is the periphery of our consciousness. It is… ![“The inner man is the periphery of our consciousness. It is also the inner man that takes care of and protects the inner woman for example through putting up creative boundaries. The meeting between a man and a woman on the outer plane creates a relationship. This relationship is not a conflict…” quote by Swami Dhyan Giten](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_conflict_the-inner-man-is-the-periphery-of-our-co_1038471.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_conflict_the-inner-man-is-the-periphery-of-our-co_1038471.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/e8f/swami-dhyan-giten-2923_conflict_the-inner-man-is-the-periphery-of-our-co_1038471.jpg) > ““The inner man is the periphery of our consciousness. It is also the inner man that takes care of and protects the inner woman for example through putting up creative boundaries. The meeting between a man and a woman on the outer plane creates a relationship. This relationship is not a conflict, but they complement each other. The outer meeting between a man and a woman also creates integration between our own inner male and female sides.”” [Swami Dhyan Giten](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-dhyan-giten/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The inner self consists of masculine and feminine aspects that protect each other; external relationships integrate these inner halves, creating harmony. **In simple terms:** Inner masculine and feminine protect each other; relationships blend them. Key Takeaway Balance inner and outer selves. Themes balance integration gender consciousness relationships Mood reflective calm Type philosophical educational When to use this quote - personal growth - couples therapy - team dynamics Key Concepts psychology spirituality gender theory Questions to Reflect On - How do you nurture inner balance? - What external relationships help integrate your inner self? 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