The phrase often appears in songs and recitations (such as those by performers like Nureddin Abdullayev ) to evoke empathy for those who are marginalized or suffering. 5. Conclusion
In Azerbaijani folk and modern poetry, particularly in the works of Zelimkhan Yaqub , this phrase serves as a lament for human destiny. Dunya Ozu Zindandi Zindan Neye Lazimdi
This paper examines the metaphorical concept of the world as a "prison" within Eastern and Azerbaijani literary traditions. It explores the paradox presented in the line "The world itself is a prison, why do we need a prison?" focusing on the limitations of physical reality, the struggle for spiritual freedom, and the societal critique of incarceration when life itself is inherently restrictive. The phrase often appears in songs and recitations
If life is already a struggle (a "zindan"), the imposition of further physical captivity by society is viewed as a double burden or a pointless cruelty. This paper examines the metaphorical concept of the
The idea that the physical world is a place of confinement for the soul is a recurring theme in Sufi and classical Eastern philosophy. In this context, the "prison" is not a building of stone and iron, but the material existence that binds the spirit. When a poet asks, "Why do we need a prison?", they are highlighting the redundancy of man-made jails in an existence already defined by suffering and boundaries.