Erkin vohidov she‘riyatining o‘ziga xos xususiyati

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This article examines the life and literary legacy of Uzbekistan’s national poet, Erkin Vohidov. It provides an in-depth analysis of the poet’s role in national literature, as well as his creative inquiries into the themes of homeland, language, people, and spirituality. The article serves as a valuable resource for enthusiasts of his work, students, and all readers who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the role of the mother tongue in society. The poem “Ona tilim o‘lmaydi,” which expresses his boundless devotion, pride, and call to preserve our native language, isalso analyzed. Keywords:language, poetry collection, lyrical hero, imagery, national spirit,character. INTRODUCTION. Erkin Vohidov is one of the prominent representatives of Uzbek literature. He has expressed humanity, spirituality, and love for the homeland through his elevated art. Throughout his life, the poet created numerous works, each embodying profound meaning. Vohidov’s poetry, in particular, is distinguished by the ideal of the perfect human being. The renowned writer and poet is oneof themajor figures in Uzbek literature, having made asignificant contribution to the development of 20th-century Uzbek poetry. His literary activities extend beyond poetry and are intricately linked with the entirety of Uzbek literature and the nation’s cultural-educational life. The versatile creative Erkin Vohidov was born on December 28, 1936, in the Oltiariq district of the Fergana region. He received his early education in Tashkent and later continued his studies at the Faculty of Philology at Tashkent State University. After graduating, he actively worked in the field of literature for several years. In the early years of his career, despite the ideological and political restrictions of the former Soviet Union, his works stood out for their deep respect for thenational spirit, national values, language, and culture. The poet’s works not only exalt the historical heritage of the Uzbek nation at a high level but also express ideas that resonate with the people’s hearts. In Erkin Vohidov’s creative journey, respect for the mother tongue, along with the ideals of national independence and sovereignty, has always taken precedence. He strove to glorify the language, culture, and history ofthe people and to elevate them spiritually and educationally. Numerous books have been written about Erkin Vohidov’s life and work, including titles such as “Erkin Vohidov Sabоqlari”, “To Quyosh Sochgayki Nur”,“So‘zSehri”,and“O‘zbegimning Erkin O‘zbegi”. METHODOLOGY. Some of Erkin Vohidov's famous works are imbued with profound content and meaning. For instance, the poem “Ona tilim o‘lmaydi” reflects the poet’s deep respect for our mother tongue, the spirituality of our people, and national values. The work emphasizes the necessity of preserving our national culture. The poem entitled “Yurtim” embodies the idea of the homeland, mother earth, and an endless love for it. Similarly, in the work “Ko‘zlar,” profound reflections on the human psyche and universal values are expressed. The work “Yoshlar,” dedicated to the future generation, is recognized as a piece that urges them tounderstand theirrole andresponsibilities. page60 INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ISSN:2692-5206,ImpactFactor:12,23 AmericanAcademicpublishers,volume05,issue04,2025 Journal: https://www.academicpublishers.org/journals/index.php/ijai In the late 1980s, during times when there was a fierce struggle for our spiritual values, the first draft of the law to grant our language the status of state language was published in the press and brought up for discussion. At that time, our poet Erkin Vohidov published a sharp and bold article on the “ozAC” page with the statement “Let the Uzbek greeting be in Uzbek.” Erkin Vohidov is the poet who elevated our mother tongue to great heights. His poem “Ona tilim o‘lmaydi”is clear evidence ofthis. Notiqdedi: “Taqdir shul, Bu jahoniy iroda. Tillaryoqolur butkul, Birtil qolurdunyoda. “Ey voiz,pastga tushgin, Bu gap chiqdi qayerdan”, Navoiy bilan Pushkin Turib keldi qabirdan. The beginning of the poem stands out for its distinctive beauty and depth of meaning. Poet profoundly expresses the unparalleled role and significance of the mother tongue in human life. The work reveals the inseparable connection of language with the history, culture, and spiritual world of every nation. Through this poem, the poet depicts the eternal vitality of the mothertongue, therespect and reverence it commands, and its immensepower. Erkin Vohidov does not regard language merely as a simple means of communication; rather, he interprets it as a vital socio-cultural element that preserves and shapes the thought and national identity of the people. In the poem, language is envisioned as the force that unites people, ensures theirfreedom, and safeguards national values and pride. ANALYSIS AND RESULTS. Erkin Vohidov’s “Ona tilim o‘lmaydi” poem is one of the important sources inlite