Research Article

Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul

Volume: 2 Number: 2 April 30, 2026
  • Zohra Aliyeva *
  • Amina Aliyeva
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Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul

Abstract

This paper offers an in-depth comparative analysis of the concepts of Carl Gustav Jung (1875–1961) and the Masnavi poetry of Jalal al-Din Rumi (1207–73) regarding the theme of the inner path and the soul's archetypes. Despite the apparent dichotomy, Jungian analytical psychology and the Sufi mystical tradition reveal remarkable similarities in their understanding of the transformation of human consciousness. Central to both approaches are symbolic images reflecting the soul’s movement from fragmentation to wholeness: the archetype of the Self in Jung and the Beloved in Rumi, descent into the unconscious and the state of fanā’ (ego dissolution), integration of Shadow aspects and interaction with the inner guide (Anima/Animus and the image of Khidr), together with the ascent, focusing on individuation and the spiritual ‘dance of love’. This paper demonstrates that each of these experiences carries a similar symbolic charge, be it the ‘descent into darkness’, ‘soul dance’, ‘ego dissolution’, or the attainment of inner unity. Jung emphasizes the necessity of encountering and integrating the Shadow through the Anima and Animus; Rumi poetically expresses the same process through Eastern mystical imagery. Personality transformation thus appears as a unified, continuous narrative, both mystical and psychological. This comparative analysis not only deepens intercultural understanding but also contributes to a more integral perspective on the relationship between psychology and spirituality. The conclusion asserts that archetypes, love, ego death, and spiritual ascent constitute a single metanarrative of inner evolution relevant to both East and West.

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References

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Literary Studies (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Zohra Aliyeva * This is me
0000-0001-9817-2924
Azerbaijan

Amina Aliyeva This is me
Azerbaijan

Publication Date

April 30, 2026

Submission Date

February 12, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 3, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 2 Number: 2

APA
Aliyeva, Z., & Aliyeva, A. (2026). Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul. Bilimsel Mistisizm Ve Edebiyat Dergisi, 2(2), 107-112. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml2026221247
AMA
1.Aliyeva Z, Aliyeva A. Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul. neujsml. 2026;2(2):107-112. doi:10.32955/neujsml2026221247
Chicago
Aliyeva, Zohra, and Amina Aliyeva. 2026. “Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul”. Bilimsel Mistisizm Ve Edebiyat Dergisi 2 (2): 107-12. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml2026221247.
EndNote
Aliyeva Z, Aliyeva A (April 1, 2026) Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul. Bilimsel Mistisizm ve Edebiyat Dergisi 2 2 107–112.
IEEE
[1]Z. Aliyeva and A. Aliyeva, “Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul”, neujsml, vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 107–112, Apr. 2026, doi: 10.32955/neujsml2026221247.
ISNAD
Aliyeva, Zohra - Aliyeva, Amina. “Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul”. Bilimsel Mistisizm ve Edebiyat Dergisi 2/2 (April 1, 2026): 107-112. https://doi.org/10.32955/neujsml2026221247.
JAMA
1.Aliyeva Z, Aliyeva A. Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul. neujsml. 2026;2:107–112.
MLA
Aliyeva, Zohra, and Amina Aliyeva. “Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul”. Bilimsel Mistisizm Ve Edebiyat Dergisi, vol. 2, no. 2, Apr. 2026, pp. 107-12, doi:10.32955/neujsml2026221247.
Vancouver
1.Zohra Aliyeva, Amina Aliyeva. Jung and Mawlana: The Inner Path and the Archetypes of the Soul. neujsml. 2026 Apr. 1;2(2):107-12. doi:10.32955/neujsml2026221247

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