In "The Ground Beneath Her Feet," Salman Rushdie explores the boundaries of human understanding and the tendency to invoke divine explanations for the unknown. He argues that acknowledging our limitations does not equate to recognizing the miraculous; instead, it reflects our rational acceptance of the gaps in our knowledge. This notion suggests that the quest for understanding often leads to the creation of ideas about God to fill these gaps. However, the mere existence of mysteries in life does not substantiate the existence of a deity.

Rushdie emphasizes that humanity's historical attempts to comprehend the world are often rooted in the desire to explain the inexplicable. He believes that while the complexities of existence may prompt the invention of God, it is crucial to recognize that the incomprehensible does not automatically confirm divine existence. Understanding the difference between a lack of explanation and evidence of a higher power fosters a more nuanced view of knowledge and belief.