--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In this external world, which is full of…" description: "\"In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/swami-vivekananda-53_body_in-this-external-world-which-is-full-of_1480832.jpg" --- # In this external world, which is full of finite things, it… ![“In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts…” quote by Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/swami-vivekananda-53_body_in-this-external-world-which-is-full-of_1480832.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/swami-vivekananda-53_body_in-this-external-world-which-is-full-of_1480832.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/8d9/swami-vivekananda-53_body_in-this-external-world-which-is-full-of_1480832.jpg) > “In this external world, which is full of finite things, it is impossible to see and find the Infinite. The Infinite must be sought in that alone which is infinite, and the only thing infinite about us is that which is within us, our own soul. Neither the body, nor the mind, nor even our thoughts, nor the world we see around us, is infinite.” [Swami Vivekananda](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/swami-vivekananda/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The finite world cannot reveal the infinite; the soul within us is the true infinite source. **In simple terms:** World is finite; soul is infinite. Key Takeaway Seek the infinite within yourself. Themes spirituality self infinity Mood contemplative uplifting Type spiritual motivational When to use this quote - meditation - self‑reflection - personal development Key Concepts philosophy inner peace metaphysics Questions to Reflect On - What inner qualities feel infinite? - How can you connect with your soul daily? 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