Two Aspects of Beauty in Literature

The article explores the category of beauty in literature through two primary lenses: the external (material) and the internal (spiritual). It provides a comparative analysis of Western philosophical perspectives (Kant, Hegel, Chernyshevsky) and Eastern Sufi aesthetics. Special emphasis is placed on Sufi teachings, where beauty is viewed as a divine reflection (Jamol) and the ultimate goal is spiritual perfection. The author uses examples from Uzbek classical and modern poetry (Nodira, Ogahiy, Erkin Vohidov) to illustrate how beauty serves as a bridge between the human soul and divine truth.