THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATING A PERFECT HUMAN THROUGH ABULQASUM FIRDAUSI'S "SHOHNOMA"

Abstract

This article analyzes the images of the creation of man and creatures in the famous work of Abulqasim Firdawsi "Shahnama" from an artistic and philosophical point of view. "Shahnama" is one of the rare masterpieces of Eastern literature, in which the process of creation reflects the divine will and the place of humanity on earth. The article deeply studies the parts of the work about creation, analyzes the motives of the creation of man and creatures, symbols and their content features. The study reveals the images created by Firdawsi, their artistic interpretation and the philosophy of creation in the work. The article also studies the historical, mythological and religious sources of the "Shahnama" and their influence on the concept of creation. The main events related to creation in the work and their spiritual content are widely covered, and ideas about the creation of man and creatures are analyzed from different perspectives. Of all creatures, only man is given language and intelligence, and it is said that he should be kind, not boast that he is intelligent, work hard throughout his life, not unknowingly join the wrong path, help the weak and poor, and be familiar with books that are thirsty for knowledge. A comparative study of the philosophy of creation in Firdawsi's work with other works of Eastern literature helps to understand its general ideological foundations. This analysis is aimed at highlighting the contribution of the "Shahnama" work to the history of mankind and its spiritual and cultural development.