Engines Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“We cannot see outside what we are not inside. The universe is to us what the huge engine is to the miniature engine; and indication of any error in the tiny engine leads us to imagine trouble in the huge one.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Cosmic Engine, 1896
Our inner state mirrors the universe; errors in our mind suggest larger cosmic issues.
In simple terms: Inner errors reflect universal problems.
Align inner mind with cosmos.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- self‑analysis
- scientific inquiry
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal error indicate larger patterns?
- Can inner work affect outer reality?
Mind‑body link is complex.