THE AESTHETIC WORLD OF ALI-SHIR NAVA’I’S MASNAVI “SAB’A-I SAYYĀRA

“Sab’ai Sayyora,” the fourth epic poem in Khamsa by Alisher Navoi, is characterized by a complex compositional structure consisting not only of the love story of Bahram and Dilorom, but also six internal stories that enrich the main narrative. Although this epic was created on the basis of the traditions of Eastern literature, the poet’s independent artistic thinking, philosophical views, and moral ideas are clearly manifested in it. Through the images of Bahram and Dilorom, the work provides a deep artistic interpretation of love, fidelity, patience, and the inner conflicts of the human heart. Through this epic, Navoi convincingly demonstrates, by means of expressive and persuasive imagery, that two loves cannot coexist in one heart and that the human soul must be whole and unified. This idea appears as the central spiritual and philosophical axis of the work. In addition, in the epic “Sab'ai Sayyora,” the poet also refers to the works of his predecessors. In particular, he comparatively and critically analyzes earlier epics devoted to the story of Bahram and Dilorom, points out certain ideological and artistic shortcomings in them, and, based on his own views, creates a new and more perfect interpretation. This demonstrates Navoi’s potential not only as a poet but also as a profound literary scholar. This article provides a detailed analysis of the epics related to the story of Bahram and Dilorom, revealing their similarities and differences. At the same time, Alisher Navoi’s unique approach to this theme, his artistic mastery, and his philosophical reflections are examined on a scholarly basis. As a result, the epic “Sab’ai Sayyora” is interpreted broadly in terms of not only its literary but also its spiritual and educational significance.

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