Aydyngul Havan
Junior researcher
Institute of Literature and art
by name of M.Auezov
Literary motives in the era Karakhanids
In literary works,
which are the Turkic peoples common
spiritual heritage that has gone into the history, brighter,
new faces, becoming one of the key
aspects in the expansion of the religious outlook of the people. And if religion is the age-old
category, reflecting the sense of human life from the time of the Archaic to the present day, the literature - is a major phenomenon, create a collective work, which is in constant development, reflecting the mentality of the religious worldview of the nation, creating that same story.
Born in the VIII century, the Arab lands of Islam, has developed in the
Kazakh steppe in the reign of the dynasty Karakhanides, enriched with valuable
commandments priceless culture and literature of ancient Turks that existed
before his appearance. Ancient writings formed the cultural and historical
space of the Turkic world, such literary annals as "Ogyz-name",
"The Book of my grandfather Korkut", "al-Diuani lugat tүr³k",
"Hikmet Diuani", "Doomsday Book," "The Gift
truth", "Қissaul
anbiya" “Nahzhul Faradis" in
which chanted long history and literature of Turkic peoples were supplemented
with new themes Muslim persuasion. And given the fact that such monuments as
the "at-Diuani lugat turk" Mahmud of Kashgar, "Kutty b³l³k" Zhusup
Balasaguna, "Diuani Hikmet" Ahmet Yassaui, "Book of Akir
zaman" (Book of end of the word) Suleiman Bakyrgani, "Arkikat syyy
"(The Gift of Truth) Ahmet Igneki", "Kissasul әnbiya"
Burhanuddin Rabguzi, "Gulistan bit tүrki" Safe Sheds, "Kusrau ya
Shyryn" Hutyba "Zhumzhuma sultan" Hussam Katib, "Nahzhul
faradis" Bin Mahmoud Ghali, who were born during the rule of the Golden
Horde and Karakhanids, are a prime example of the above, we can see that these
works, showing the essence of the Muslim Turkic world, different from the works
of earlier eras for content-thematic and genre structure and compositional
structure. These works, written in the genre of Hikmet strictly forbidden
during the Soviet era because of their direct connection with religious
motives, executed together with the foundation of Islam - the Quran, Muslim
preachers (shayyr) in their works widely sung spiritual themes, which reflect
prayers to Allah, the Prophet's worship theme and write to the Holy Book about
end of the world.
Emerged in the XIII century, Islam had an effect on all areas of
science. We know that in an age corresponding period of the dynasty
Karakhanids, poets have played a huge role in the spread of Islamic culture
among the Turkic peoples. At a time when science, education and culture
developed in close unity with religion, there are new trends in literature. In
the works of lyric poets of profound meaning, philosophical and didactic
thought. Compose epics and edification is a novelty at the time. Specified
period could be called the "golden age" of Turkish literature. Years
of life scientists and poets who knew the culture, literature and philosophy of
the ancient Greeks and the Orient, meet the new trends of the East. Calling
this era Eastern Renaissance, A. Konyratbaev gives her the following
definition: "Given the fact that the ancient Turkic inscriptions are the
common heritage of the peoples of Central Asia, the Altai and Kazakhstan, at
the same time it is necessary to indicate that they were early examples of
Oriental Renaissance. If the founders of the Renaissance in the East are
considered to be al-Farabi, al-Biruni, al-Khwarizmi, in the fifteenth century.
- Ulugbek, Navoi, then in between these ages, there is also a lot of poets and
scholars"[1, 41 p.].
In general, it should be noted that while in the West the Renaissance
refers to the XV century, the eastern literature its roots go far deeper. So,
living in the centuries talented thinkers his discoveries in various fields
have laid the foundation of a future civilization and contributed to the
flourishing of science. And you can proudly acknowledge the contributions of
scientists, artists and poets in the development of culture in the golden age.
Representatives of the literature Islamic era, formed with the arrival of Islam
in the Kazakh steppe, contributed to the establishment of the newly formed
state Karakhanids in Islamic tenets. In this regard, the remarkable statement
N.Kelimbetov which recognizes the role of the social and ethical standards in
government, based on the laws of Islam. It is in order to realize this need
came to light the social and ethical treatises of al-Farabi,
"Danyshname" (Book of Knowledge), Ibn Sina, "Hikmet"
Al-Biruni "Kutadgu Bilik" Zhusup Balasagun, "The Gift of
Truth" Ahmet Igneki [2, 166-p.].
In the literary history of any
people, and there are periods of prosperity and recession. Thus, X-XII century
Turkish literature are considered the initial stages of its development.
Appeared in the centuries religious, philosophical, didactic works are
priceless monuments immortal heritage of humankind.
The spread of Islam in Turkic countries brought a breath of fresh air,
not only in the history and life of the people, but in the world of literature.
On new stages of ancient literature, changes its S.Seifullin wrote: "Now
that all Kazakh clans adopted Islam, a host of new features and changes in
daily life of the people. This inadvertently led to the transformation of the
traditions, customs and language" [3 , 58-p.]. Poets of Karakhanids in his
work fully covered the problem of knowledge, science, education, good manners
and behavior, sung to them. It's safe to say that the category of humanity
previously met only in the context of a book, and in fact there were no epics,
from start to finish based on the theme of edification and education. They magnify
humanity, personal relationships of people, restraint, prudence, patience,
etc., trying to denounce them to the people in the Islamic religion. This
situation prompted the emergence of literature didactic content.
Turkish literature was developed in the Middle Ages 3 streams: 1. Didactic
literature, combined with motifs from
the Koran, 2. Sufi literature, 3. Renaissance literature [4, p.16]. Major works of the Middle Ages are 1 out of them - to
the religious and didactic.
Because the literary monuments of
this period is entirely based on the chapters of
the Quran and the Hadith of the
Prophet. Therefore, through the
Muslim dogma express instructions, calling a lot to be honest, beware of
ignorance and avarice, read knowledge,
learn the good and bad squeamish. Medieval masters, relying on
the basic laws of Islam, created in this thematic area, leaving the future generation of highly valuable
epics.
"Kutadgu Bilik" Zhusup Balasagun,
"The gift of truth" Ahmet Igneki "Diuani
Hikmet" Ahmet Yasawi - is the product
of educational and cognitive vision. Glorifying the soul
pure data artistic production
- is similar in
content works that glorify the
human qualities. Pieces of music written in the era Karakhanids,
based on the fundamental postulates of
the Koran, calling for spiritual perfection. Of great importance is didactic
poetry Igneki. Every
word of the poet is a separate
edification. For such
didactic work at
any time and from any of the
people do not lose their core
essence. And this
legacy is not only part of
the treasury of the Eastern peoples,
but they are also reflected in the
European and Russian literature (Lucretius'
On the Nature of Things ", Horace" Art of Poetry ", in the fables of
Aesop, La Fontaine, Krylov).
In Turkic poetry
epics purely didactic
themes began to emerge in the X-XII centuries. As common in the literature
Karahan didactic works,
generally reflect philosophical,
educational, humanitarian issues. And
Zhusup Balasagun and
Ahmet Igneki point people in the right direction, helping
to distinguish the good from the bad,
and make their useful tips for everyday life. Reading these epics you can even get
an idea of the level of education
and science in the Middle Ages. Saturated
words propaganda and edification priceless works
of art of the Middle Ages show
the high level of culture of the
Turkic tribes of those ages.
Thus, the literary heritage of the Middle Ages allows you to mark an active cultural life of nomadic and semi-nomadic Turkic people of the time.
A.Baytursynov written literature examines in 2 stages: 1. religionists
age 2. eloquent era. Early epochs into the following types: қissa, Hick, Cape
(fables) Nasihat (Manual), m³nazhat
(prayer-treatment), maktau (praise), Dattau (slander), Aitys (competition in
rhetoric), tolgau (meditation) term [5, 319-b.]. If based on scientific
research, the writings of the Middle Ages poets can be classified as
instruction era religionists. Because the poet, making up lines about the
benefits and harms of knowledge and ignorance, generosity and greed, positive
nature and indecent behavior, restraint and anger through their "Gift of
the truth" ("Akikat syyy") upon future generations guidance and
words of edification.
Literary heritage and ancient written records of the Turkic peoples of
the Middle Ages are very numerous and are richly represented. Development and
prosperity of these pearls coincides with the reign Karakhanids. The works of
this era have their own distinctive features. They are designed to promote the dogma
of Islam, which agitate the Turkic world for centuries worshiped Tengri - God
of Heaven. Among them - "Kutadgu Bilik" Zhusup Balasagun, "The
Gift of Truth" Ahmet Igneki "Diuani Hikmet" Ahmet Yasawi, who
lived and worked in the X-XII centuries. They are in their works through the
propaganda of the Muslim faith show humanity to the righteous and honest way,
call to be well-mannered, decent, exemplary.
Literary heritage and ancient written records of the Turkic peoples of the Middle Ages
are very numerous and are richly
represented. Development and prosperity of these pearls coincides with the reign Karakhanids. The
works of this era have their own
distinctive features. They are
designed to promote the dogma
of Islam, which agitate
the Turkic world for centuries worshiped Tengri - God
of Heaven. Among them - "Kutadgu
Bilik" Zhusup Balasagun, "The Gift of Truth" Ahmet Igneki
"Diuani Hikmet" Ahmet Yasawi, who lived and worked in the X-XII centuries. They are in their works through the propaganda of the Muslim faith
show humanity to
the righteous and honest way, call
to be well-mannered, decent, exemplary.
Edification and teaching ideas, reflected in the literary monuments of the tenth to twelfth
centuries., - Is not just a fact of life of the Middle Ages, they are still relevant in today's society,
giving answers to the many questions of
public, social and spiritual order. Poets and thinkers of the period Karakhanids, in a comparative perspective
reflecting on human qualities such as generosity
and avarice, ignorance and education, humility and arrogance,
offer generalizations and guidance.
Thus, it is obvious that all the works of poets Karakhanids
era greatly influenced
the art of flourishing artistic expression, leaving a certain effect.
To sum up I would like to point out that these are the poets of different periods create and develop literature. If it were
not for them, the number of people
able to bring principles of
integrity and essence of poetry,
would dry up. And because of these valuable creatures
masters of artistic expression can
confidently say that the literature of the past century is
alive to this day.
References
1. Konyratbaev A. History of
Kazakh folklore - Almaty: Ana
tili, 1991. - 288 p.
2. Kel³mbetov N. ancient literary monuments.
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3. S. Seifullin Kazakh
literature //S.Seifullin. 6-volum.
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4. Ganiev R. Tatar literature (traditions, relationship). - Kazan, 2000. - 320.
5. Baytursunuly A. Collected
Works in 5 volumes. I. vol. - Almaty:
Alash, 2003. - 408 p.
Annotation
In this article considerated the mains of themes of written legacy of the
period of Karahanid and Gaznauids: edification of high moral standards, the
perfection of man, aspirations and dreams of people, didactic motives in the
writings of Mahmud Kashgar, Jusup Balasagun, Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Ahmet Iugneki,
Suleymen Bakyrgani. For the first time literary creative work of the great philosopher of
the Orient Al-Farabi has been presented.
Keywords: literary
motives, religion, Islam, religious, philosophical,
didactic works, poets.