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What does it mean?
Vivekananda states that all knowledge comes from the mind, which holds the universe's infinite library.
In plain terms
The mind is the source of all knowledge and holds the universe inside it.
What can you take from it?
Your mind contains infinite knowledge.

Where it applies

  • learning
  • meditation
  • philosophical inquiry

Putting it to work

  • trust intuition
  • explore your mind

Questions to consider

  • Where does knowledge truly originate?
  • How do we access this infinite library?

Another view

Some knowledge comes from sensory interaction with the outside world.

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