Sunday, December 14, 2014

Epic “Manas” as ideology of Kyrgyzstan

The essence of ideology of “Manas” was firstly recommended by first president of Kyrgyzstan. Ascar Akaev work out on project of creating ideology of Kyrgyzstan and find out national branch which united Kyrgyz people from generation of generation. It was epic Manas. Main quote which all Kyrgyz people remember is “Atan Manas, Elin Kyrgyz” which translated like “Your father is Manas, your ethnos is Kyrgyz”. This quote is popular among Kyrgyz people and make them always be proud of own nation and hero Manas. Some Manaschy also always from generation from generation were appeared among Kyrgyz people. It is strange fact for modern science which still rejects fact about “Manaschy” arguing that it couldn’t be dreamed up by “Manaschy”. In their opinion “Manaschy” is just illusion which Kyrgyz people believe. We actually can understand their point because there was not any kind of historical mention about epic “Manas”. Some ideas in “Manas” are fully fiction for our world. For example; name Almanbet is not Chinese name. At the same time Islamic religion was not existed at time when “Manas” was lived. We can find huge amount of ideas which are fiction. However despite these facts epic “Manas” has a huge role for live of Kyrgyz people. It make unique Kyrgyz nation from other nations.

Akaev recommended for Kyrgyz parliament about introduction epic “Manas” and have been achieved success. Almost all members of parliament vote for it without any doubts. After that was created Seven Commandments Manas. It was good idea because in this collection were humanistic ideas like humanism, tolerance, building good relationship with other nations, always be in harmony with nature, being patriotic of nation and always be hard working. Akaev was first ever president who really cares about common ideology which could be big way for development of Kyrgyz nation. After him nobody ever try to create ideology.

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In ideology of “Manas” we can see ideas which were transferred from epic “Manas”. The idea of humanism we can meet from episode where Manas met Almanbet with good attitude. Even Almanbet were banished by Kazakh khan “Kokche”. Almanbet merit good respect from Kazakh khan because he changed own religion and conquer own Chinese nation. However Kazakh khan banishes Almanbet when he was drunk. There were some gossips that Almanbet have relationship with young wife of Kokche. That is why Kokche by believing for such gossips banish Almanbet from own nation. Almanbet was 40 day hungry in way. His horse also became thin. Manas met him with good attitude and suggested to take place in Kyrgyz nation. 

Almanbet was surprised for humanistic and tolerance actions of Manas and was agree to stay with Manas. This episode fully shows up humanism of Kyrgyz people at that time. Another idea like building good relationship with other nation we can met in episode where Manas was married to Kanykey. Actually Kanykey was Tajik by nation. Her real name was Sanirabiga.  This wedding ceremony really shows that Kyrgyz people were having good relationship with other nations. Kyrgyz men choose wife from other nations. It is great because among Kyrgyz, there were not any stereotypes about origins of human. Even human is part of Kyrgyz nation, Kyrgyz people never discriminate people from other nationals. Kanykey as wife of Manas was some part lead with Kyrgyz people even she was Tajik. After death of Manas she brings up Semetey. Even some other relatives were refused to bring up Semetey, she get all responsibility to bring up Semetey as great Khan. We also know about how Semetey won race competition. This episode really shows up that good relationship with other nation will give good fruits. 

Nowadays we didn’t see ideology of Manas as our ideology. Even some Kyrgyz people reject Manas as Kyrgyz hero saying that he didn’t exist. However in my opinion epic “Manas” consist of good ideas for Kyrgyz people. It can teach our nation for having good human qualities. As great philosopher Mahatma Gandy said “In order to change world, start from you”. Moreover epic in “Manas” Kyrgyz people can obtain good human qualities. From generation to generation Kyrgyz people were faithful for being responsive and help to each other. For example; Kyrgyz national drunk in primitive Kyrgyz community were free. Nobody sells white drinks. Kumis, milk and other nomadic production were always free for all. They always take guests with good attitude and never take price for it. It still continues in our community especially in regions.

In conclusion I want to say few words. Epic “Manas” is always having been as guide for Kyrgyz people to live in the world. Even there were hunger-strike among people, they help each other. Such qualities made create nowadays Kyrgyz republic. That is why we should be always respectful for our past generation and keep “Manas” as ideology of Kyrgyz people. Even like personal guide for life.

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