The Geomorphological Mind: Bridging Ancient Insight and Modern Spatial Thoughts
International Journal of English Literature and Social Sciences May 1, 2026 DOI: 10.22161/ijels.113.68 (opens in new tab)
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the Earth's undulating geomorphology structurally, psychologically, and spiritually parallels the deep architecture of human consciousness, and that landscape actively participates in human evolution. Proposes, by combining geophysical principles with Sanskrit, Vedic, and literary sources and the ideas of J.K. Mehta and Plato, an alternative spiritually grounded model for sustainable urban and regional planning. |
Abstract
This paper advances a multidisciplinary ontological model termed The Geomorphological Mind. It establishes a profound structural, psychological, and spiritual parallelism between the undulating physical geomorphology of the Earth system and the deep architecture of human consciousness. Operating on the premise that the Earth is a living manifestation of divine consciousness, this study examines how the physical landscape—characterized by monumental uplifts and profound depressions—mirrors the experiential and spiritual trajectory of the human psyche. By bridging modern spatial thoughts (Geomorphometry, Fluvial Dynamics, and Isostasy) with ancient insights derived from classical Sanskrit prose, Vedic philosophy, and literary epics like the Ramcharitmanas, this paper demonstrates that landscape is an active participant in human evolution. Furthermore, it incorporates the geophysical principle of isostatic crustal densities alongside the economic and ethical spatial theories of J.K. Mehta (“Wantlessness”) and Platonic Idealism to propose an alternative model for sustainable, spiritually grounded urban and regional planning. The paper concludes that literature serves as the ultimate perennial aquifer, preserving the sacred geometry of both earth and mind across the undulating terrain of historical time.