values and the creative capabilities of Türkmens were preserved in some way and even rose to the highest levels. This is because hard, grievous and complex historical opportunities incite the inspiration and moral creativity which lie at the basis of the nation.

The wonderful Türkmen epics of “Oguznama”, our unique poetry and poetic style, Türkmen Sufism and Türkmen music, all comprise profound meanings in which are embedded moral values which have formed over the course of thousands of years.

It is very important to analyse these types of moral values along with their historical context, meaning and significance, and to comprehend and express these as the Türkmens’ way of life to others. This is necessary, not only to establish and achieve once more the greatness and fame of our ancestors, but also to understand the principles and basis of our future.

In “Ruhnama” the Türkmen people’s historical consciousness, matured over thousands of years, and their moral power and strength are drawn together.

“Ruhnama” is a ship. This ship is chartered to bear the news of the past to the future over the vast sea of Türkmen history.

Ruhnama is a courier. This courier transmits the past’s secret and necessary news to the future.

Therefore, I say:

If the spirit of Türkmen is the universe then “Ruhnama” cannot replace or fully represent it. At least this is impossible in terms of its breadth.