Significance of Inner world

The concept of the Inner world encompasses various interpretations across different fields. In Purana, it signifies an individual's mental and spiritual landscape filled with memories and thoughts, while Yoga views it as a personal consciousness distinct from external stimuli, explored through introspection and meditation. In the context of Indian history, it reflects personal struggles and identity, shaping characters and their emotional landscapes. Science highlights the focus on internal thoughts when the external world feels overwhelming, and psychiatry emphasizes awareness of internal feelings often more prevalent among girls.

Synonyms: Inner self, Subconscious, Psyche, Mental landscape, Inner space, Emotional landscape, Inner life, Inner mind, Inner being, Inner consciousness, Internal world, Inner psyche

In Dutch: Innerlijke wereld; In Finnish: Sisäinen maailma; In Spanish: Mundo interior; In Portugese: Mundo interior; In German: Innere; In Italian: Mondo interiore; In Polish: Świat wewnętrzny

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Buddhist concept of 'Inner world'

Hindu concept of 'Inner world'

The concept of Inner world in local and regional sources

The concept of Inner world in scientific sources