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HUMANITY IN “MENING O‘G‘RIGINA BOLAM” STORY
Sevinch Baxtiyorovna Maxmudova
Student at Tashkent State University of Law
Abstract:
This article is dedicated to the life and harsh fate of the Uzbek writer Gafur Gulyam,
who left an indelible mark on Uzbek literature, and to his story “Mening o‘g‘rigina bolam”
which is based on real life. The article highlights the development of the plot, the experiences of
orphanhood in childhood, their reflection in the author’s thoughts, and the importance of the
peace and prosperity achieved today through the lens of the historical context.
Keywords:
Gafur Gulyam, story, orphanhood, reality, “Mening o‘g‘rigina bolam” life path,
spirituality, peace, gratitude, poverty, labor.
Introduction
Sometimes life is so difficult and silent that only writers can capture the whispers of the heart’s
complaints on paper. Such writers, even if they do not live in abundance themselves, can
empathize deeply with the entire nation.
One of these writers was Gafur GulyamHe knew the bitterness of orphanhood from the day he
was separated from his mother’s embrace, and he felt poverty with every dawn. He was a poet
who revived the cries of children suffering in his heart through his words, sang about poverty,
and ignited goodness in darkness. “Mening o‘g‘rigina bolam” is not just a story; it is a collection
of heart-wrenching cries. This work calls us to be grateful for the peace we see today.
Main Body
Gafur Gulyam’s creativity is a unique expression of the light born in the dark and bitter days of
the past. He was never indifferent to the suffering of his people, and his heart always felt the pain
of the weak and helpless. Those times were not only historical pages but unforgettable periods of
pain in the hearts.
His childhood was spent in the agony of orphanhood. Being separated from his father, deprived
of his mother’s love, growing up in the cold margins of poverty—these hardships turned Gafur
Gulyam into a true teacher of life. He voiced his pain through words, but his words moved not
only his own heart but the hearts of the entire nation. Every word he wrote, every line, was a
fierce struggle for love, compassion, and humanity. During those times, people lived in constant
pain, oppression, and unrest. On one side were internal social problems; on the other were
political persecutions, wars, and deep poverty—these all weighed heavily on the writer’s pen.
Many of Gafur Gulyam’s works, especially his short stories, reflect the life of ordinary people
crushed under cruelty and punishment. Yet, he wrote not only about pain but also about hope and
goodness. His works did not just educate readers but sowed seeds of light and purity in their
hearts. Therefore, those dark years were both a trial and a source of inspiration for the writer.
Gafur Gulyam’s literary legacy urges us not only to reflect on the pain of his time but also to
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appreciate today’s values of peace and prosperity. Through his life experience and creativity, he
showed that bright days and clear skies come after every oppression and poverty. That is why his
works and thoughts remain relevant and instructive for today’s peaceful Uzbekistan.
Conclusion
Today’s dawn is born from the nights of the past. Now, those nights are history. That pain is a
lesson. That cauldron is a legacy. Today, this land is clear. Children are in school, elders are
praying, and hearts are full. Now, instead of thieves coming from the roof, there are many
seekers of love walking at home.
Literature is a word spoken to the ear of the heart. G‘afur G‘ulom was a poet who connected the
nation’s heart to his own. “Mening o‘g‘rigina bolam” is the pain of the people, the torment of
childhood. But most importantly, this story is a divine warning to appreciate today’s prosperity.
Such works awaken thoughts and nurture gratitude in the reader’s heart. If a teacher does not
teach such a story with heart, it dies. But if read with feeling, the reader grows into a human
being.
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