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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.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“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.”

Swami Vivekananda

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.

Key Takeaway

Align inner mind with cosmos.

Themes

philosophy spirituality science

Mood

contemplative inquisitive

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑analysis
  • scientific inquiry

Key Concepts

micro‑macro analogy consciousness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does personal error indicate larger patterns?
  • Can inner work affect outer reality?
A Different Perspective

Mind‑body link is complex.

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