Brahmand ki Utpatti: Prachin Bharatiya Drishtikon aur Aadhunik Vaigyanik Samajh
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From a geographical standpoint, the study of the universe’s origin shows that creation was not merely a physical process but also deeply connected with philosophical and spiritual ideas. The Chandogya Upanishad introduces the concept of Sat and statements like Tat Tvam Asi, which emphasize the unity of Brahman and the self, thus highlighting the spiritual dimension of cosmic creation. The emergence of geographical diversity is explained through fundamental elements such as fire, water, and food.
In Advaita Vedanta, the unchanging nature of Brahman is compared with the Neoplatonic philosopher Plotinus’s principle of emanation, where reality unfolds in successive forms. This parallel links the notions of permanence and change with geographical interpretations.
Modern science, through theories such as the Big Bang and Big History, explains the formation of cosmic and geographical structures as outcomes of energy and matter expanding over time. Ultimately, it becomes evident that both ancient Indian wisdom and modern scientific thought serve as complementary approaches to understanding the origin of the universe within the field of geography.
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