Land and Heaven Chant: (Based on A. Tsereteli’s Poetry)

Abstract

To study the idea of the world harmony, relationships between worldly and heavenly, the work considers lyrical poetry of A. Tsereteli. It mentions that the poet has dealt with these issues many times in his literary works and this is not intended to describe and praise beautiful and charming nature only. Here is demonstrated the Biblical-Christian, particularly Evangelist way of thinking. To explain the above, here are provided the principles of hierarchical structure of the world (based on Dionysus the Areopagite and Ioane Petritsi).

Work emphasizes that Akaki’s vision fully follows the principles of cosmic expressiveness, in particular, structure of the world, cause and purpose of such structure, interrelations between the components of the world, harmonic co-existence of the heaven and world, basis for such entirety that relies on the friendly love. All these, in Akaki’s poetry have the sense in relation with human, image of the Lord. At the same time, with its harmony and entirety, makes the mankind feel responsibility to Lord and to native country, understand greatness of Lord.