Abstract

In the modern world, relevant concepts are personality and individuality. The present article analyzes the issue of personal choice in the prism of ancient Georgian literature. In our valuable creative heritage, there are many fictional or authentic characters, whose presence and personal decisions changed the course of humanity, and left a mark on human consciousness. Such are Saint Shushanik, Abo Tbileli, and Grigol Khandzteli, characterized by hagiographic authors (Jacob Tsurtaveli, Ioane Sabanisdze, Giorgi Merchule), who proved their personality by overcoming physical fear, victory over death, selfless work, caring for the soul. The article briefly reviews the worldview of our glorious poets Shota Rustaveli and Davit Guramishvili regarding this issue. According to them, each person carries the whole universe in himself - from the beginning to the end. Those who understand this will at least be able to gain access to self-knowledge and the regularity of life. This will help a person to achieve originality

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