We have seen that psychology has accustomed us to the fact there is more to ourselves than we suspect. Like the eighteenth century European view of the earth, our minds have their own darkest Africas, their unmapped Borneos, their Amazonian basins. Their bulk continues to await exploration. Hinduism sees the mind's hidden continents as stretching to infinity. Infinite in being, infinite in awareness, there is nothing beyond them that remains unknown. Infinite in joy, too, for there is nothing alien in them to mar their beatitude.
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The exploration of the human psyche reveals that there is much more to our inner selves than we generally realize. Just as ancient Europeans had a limited understanding of the earth's geography, we have unexplored territories within our minds. These areas of the mind are likened to uncharted lands, suggesting that our consciousness contains depths waiting to be discovered. This analogy highlights the potential for self-awareness and personal growth that exists beneath the surface of our everyday experiences.

In the perspective of Hinduism, the mind's hidden realms are boundless, suggesting an infinite capacity for understanding and joy. According to this view, there is no part of our inner experiences that remains beyond reach, and this expansive nature of the mind allows for a complete awareness and fulfillment. Ultimately, this illustrates the idea that self-exploration may lead to profound insights and a sense of unity with our inner selves, thereby fostering a deeper appreciation of the joy and wisdom that resides within us.

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