Magtymguly Pyragy is a great thinker of Turkmen and one of the bright stars of poetry. Magtymguly Pyragy is a poet who left an indelible mark in the world of poetry with the power and miracle of words. It is the crown jewel of Turkmen literature. The life of the Turkmen people has found its clear expression in the world of poetry of the great poet. The precious works of Magtymguly Pyragy are a unique guide to the right path in life. He is a person who dreams of freedom and independence of his people and deserves great love among the people.
Magtymguly Pyragy, the great son of the Turkmen people, is one of the Turkmens. He spent most of his life in Etrek, Gurgen, Garrygala regions. In the poem ” Äleme belgilidir” the poet says:
Ýaz geler, wagt-da gider, gaflata çykmyş gözlerim,
Açaýyn diýsem açylmaz, ne agyr uýkulydyr;
Bilmeýen soranlara aýdyň bu garyb adymyz:
Asly-gerkez, ýurdy-Etrek, ady-Magtymgulydyr.
Magtymguly Pyragy received his primary education from his father Dowletmammet Azadi. He writes about this: “The master who taught science is a priest.” Magtymguly was a man in hell. The feeling of traveling to many parts of the world is born in him at a young age. These trips broadened the worldview of the poet. Magtymguly was a well-known jeweler in addition to teaching, and made various ornaments from silver and gold. He set an example to the people with his good qualities and educated people with his wisdom.
The world of poetry of the master of words is the flowing source of Turkmen literature, which satisfies hearts thirsty for deep meaning and artistic words. Magtymguly composed many of his poems under the pseudonym Pyragy. In the poems of the wise poet Magtymguly Pyragy, ideas such as bravery, patriotism, purity of soul, respect for adults and children, love for nature, mercy, humanitarianism and kindness are put forward.
Magtymguly started his poetical career at a young age. In the work of the poet, the situations that are happening in all areas related to the period of his life are rationally evaluated through the artistic word. This is clearly evidenced by the concentration of many areas of life in the poet’s work. Poems of Magtymguly are kept as sacred books in the homes of every Turkmen.
In addition, Magtymguly Pyragy, like other prominent representatives of our classical literature, is a poet who skillfully managed to select only those of the proverbs that have an educational value and make them act under his control. That’s why Magtymguly Pyragy’s service is so great that proverbs have a deeper meaning in our lives. He created Turkmen proverbs by himself, as well as hundreds of lines of poems that he created have become proverbs.
The wise poet’s words: “Bisabyr gul tiz ýolugar belaga, sabyrly gul dura-bara şat bolar” has become a proverb. The master of the word “Boý satyn alyp ýamandan, baky ondan dynma barmy?” is similar to the proverb “Ýamandan boýuňy satyn al”.
The great thinker Magtymguly Pyragy called the Turkmens to unite and form a state. In his work, he is a poet who dreams of a strong Turkmen state, a wonderful age and a happy life. In his poem:
Pyragy, yşka ugraşdym,
Derýa girdim, möwje düşdüm,
Hor galmasyn puştba-puşdum,
Berkarar döwlet islärin
We realize that his dream has come true these days. This is a clear proof that the poet’s humanist ideas have become a reality of life with the efforts of the President.
During the Revival of the new era of the powerful state, there is great concern about passing down the Turkmen heritage of nobility and integrity from generation to generation, studying the cultural heritage left by great masters of speech, bringing it to the minds of young generations, and educating them in the qualities of patriotism, noble humanity, high morals, generosity, and honesty. is done.
All of us are proud that the 300th anniversary of the great poet’s birth will be celebrated in 2024 with the initiative of our Hero Arkadag, who spends on the priceless legacy of Magtymguly Pyragy. Also, the cultural park complex of Magtymgyly Pyragy and his statue will appear as a symbol of high respect for the great master of words.
References
- Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. Ynsan kalbynyň öçmejek nury. – Aşgabat: Türkmen döwlet neşirýat gullugy, 2014.
- Magtymguly. Eserler ýygyndysy. I-jilt – Aşgabat: Ylym, 2013.
- Magtymguly. Eserler ýygyndysy. II-jilt – Aşgabat: Ylym, 2013.