MAUSOLEUM VISITATION IN THE CONTEXT OF TWO POEMS WRITTEN BY ÂŞIK VEYSEL TO MEVLÂNÂ AND HACI BEKTAŞ

In the history of Anatolia, people’s relationship with places has played an important role. People who visit places that are considered sacred not only relax spiritually, but also inhale the air of that geography and realize the value that the tomb adds to the place. In the introduction of Islam to Anatolia and the revitalization of the region by the Turkish nation, the role of veteran heroes, Ahi leaders and Sufi leaders is great. Pioneering guides such as Mevlana and Hacı Bektaş Velî fermented these lands with wisdom and guided people. The people try to pay their debt of loyalty and gratitude by visiting the places and authorities where these people are buried. Tombs, mansions, and places of pilgrimage have become sacred places for the people of Anatolia. People go to these places to pray and offer sacrifices to God. Since minstrels and poets are the interpreters of emotions, they have expressed the visits to these shrines in their poems. Âşık Veysel’s two poems, which are the subject of this article, emphasize the importance of these holy places and the dignitaries buried there. Mevlânâ’s deep affection for Allah and his divine love led him to establish a throne in people’s hearts. Hacı Bektaş tomb is also a place of pilgrimage where prayers are made, offerings are made, and various rituals are performed. Our study also includes some examples of the Bektashi tradition to which Âşık Veysel belonged.
Keywords: Turkish Language and Literature, Mevlânâ, Hacı Bektaş Velî, Âşık Veysel, Poetry, Alevî-Bektaşî, Visit.