ARTISTIC INTERPRETATION OF THE THEME OF LUST

This article is devoted to the artistic interpretation of the topic “lust” in Alisher Navoi’s divans. In his poems, lust is described as a barrier to man's worldly desires and the path to spiritual purification. The article analyzes the poet's expression of lust through symbolic images such as silent, violent and humiliating force. Conflicts between lust and love, repentance and humility are highlighted and their impact on the human psyche is examined. On the basis of the ghazals of Navoi, the ways to control lust and achieve spiritual elevation are discussed. The article serves to reveal the literary and spiritual significance of Navoi’s poetry.