Philosophical Lyrics as a Means of Self-Discovery in Central Asian Poetry

The study aimed to analyze the philosophical lyrics of Central Asia, which can reveal the inner world of a person through poetic images and symbolism. The study addressed the works of such authors as Ahmed Yasawi, Magzhan Zhumabayev, Barpa Alykulov, Muzafar Alimbayev and Olzhas Suleimenov, whose texts cover a broad historical period, from the late 19th to the early 21st century. The focus was on how the poetry of Central Asian authors reflects philosophical categories such as truth, harmony, overcoming the contradictions of the body and soul, and the search for the meaning of life. The research involved textual analysis, which examined the cultural and historical contexts of the works, the interpretation of artistic symbols and their philosophical significance. The interaction of the Sufi tradition with national cultural archetypes, as well as their influence on universal existential issues, was analyzed. The results of the study identified key images of philosophical lyrics, such as a mirror, emptiness, fire, a tree and a path. These symbols reflect the stages of self-discovery and the search for harmony between man and the world. The study established that Central Asian philosophical lyric combines traditional motifs with universal questions, retaining relevance for the modern reader. The analysis of the texts demonstrated that this poetry forms a unique discourse that demonstrates the place in the world for the reader and finds answers to deep questions of existence.