The World of Abay is the Source of the Philosophy of Nobility

Abstract

One of the priority areas of knowledge of national values is understanding of its nobility and philosophy of life. The recognition by the Kazakh people of such values as the origin of a person, his ancestry is also unambiguous. Today, speaking about genetics, gene pool, genetic code or genetic information,  is more inclined to understand its DNA, collection of gender differences, physio-anatomical features, while the semantic component of the word «pedigree» or «nobility» goes much deeper into the world of spiritual values, passed down from generation to generation in an unknown sacred way. In the Kazakh language, the words «tek» / «tektilik» are endowed with exactly this content. For the Kazakh people, «tek» is a source of wise philosophy of life, the heritage of ancestors. In ality find synergy. The poet’s lineage incorporates the powerful and strong character of his father Kunanbai, famous among the people for his honesty and straightforwardness, as well as the wisdom of his ancestors Oskenbai, Yrgyzbai, Aidos Olzhaiuly, each of whom was known among the people as the biy’s nobility and justice. Abai’s creation is saturated with life values aimed at understanding the inner, spiritual world of man. His sensory perception penetrates so deeply into the reader’s consciousness, finding a response and understanding of the eternal and the temporary. The purpose of this article is to analyze Abai’s poems through the prism of his inner and outer «I», defining the source of his world as the heritage received from his ancestors and influencing his creative canons.