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Rules of life of Grigory Savvich Skovoroda
Grigory Skovoroda One of the most famous Ukrainian philosophers, teachers and poets. Truly a unique personality, because in the last years of his life the thinker refused all worldly goods. He devoted himself to creativity and philosophical reflections on higher matters. After himself, Gregory Savvich left an invaluable cultural heritage.
Instagram / @zhyvopys Grigory Skovoroda The future master of poetry, philosophy and theology was born in the village of Chernukhy, on the territory of the modern Poltava region. From an early age, the boy was sent to church school. In 1734 Grigory Skovoroda became a student of the Kiev-Mohyla Academy. She studies Ukrainian and Polish languages, Latin, rhetoric, poetics, philosophy.
Besides, the pan. had a good voice. In 1742, the young Gregory passed a competition for the best singers and for some time sang at the court of the Russian Empress Elizabeth. Skovoroda performed the part of the viola at masquerades, church events and even in operas. Then the young man wished to continue his study of philosophy when he returned to Kiev.
Instagram / @sascha_dji Travels around the world and the first work in 1745 marked a young pan opportunity Europeanize And see other people's lands. For one of the expeditions, they were looking for a confessor, and Gregory was perfectly suited to this position. Within 5 years, the guy saw the cities of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria. Perhaps even in Italy and Germany, the foot of the pan was set, but there is no official confirmation of this.
Unfortunately, with employment Gregory was unlucky.. He tried himself as a teacher of poetry and even a governess, but things did not go well. Sometimes the pan left with scandals. The thinker wanted to bring his science to the masses, but his employers did not always appreciate this zeal. Philosopher had to break from one place of work to another and live extremely modestly.
Instagram / @victor.asna.ezenmair The love of students Not without scandals cost the service of the Pan as a teacher in the Kharkiv College. It was Grigory Savvich. quit with management. From 1760 to 1762 he spent in the monastery, trying to understand human nature and to understand the meaning of life. However, in September 1762, the philosopher returned to the Kharkov Collegium.
Mikhail Kovalinsky, Skovoroda’s favorite student, wrote about his teacher: “He woke up very early.” I only ate food once a day. I didn't eat meat or fish. I was always happy and happy. Very kind to all people, ready to help everyone. Gregory Savvich was extremely friendly with everyone. I shared it with those who had nothing. Helping the sick and needy.”
Instagram / @biblio.teka42 Grigory Skovoroda: the last years of the great philosopher Because of disagreements with the leadership of Grigory Skovoroda He leaves the college forever. He devotes himself to travel and creativity. There is an opinion that the old philosopher fell in love with a young girl. The couple was going to go down the aisle, but at the last minute the poet refused this idea.
Pan had no home. He often visited his former classmates or students, lived in the homes of friends, monasteries or temples. The thinker often gathered around him those who wanted to listen to his speeches. Famous people invited Gregory Skovoroda to live with him, but he refused everyone. Queen Catherine II the philosopher in office also refused. He declared that he would not leave his native land, and a sawmill and a sheep were more expensive to him than the royal crown. In his old age, he dreamed of a small house somewhere in the Kharkiv region, but went to another world at home with his friends.
Instagram / @biblioteka_korolenka Our time It would seem that now the philosopher has found eternal peace, but it was not here. May 7, 2022 missile of Russian occupiers demolished Grigory Skovorody in the village of Skovorodinovka, Kharkiv region. The statue of the philosopher also suffered. Partly burned, she continued to tower proudly above the pile of rubble.
In addition, Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak was involved in the new scandal. She began to produce branded clothes with the most famous quote of Grigory Skovoroda “The world caught me, but did not catch”. This phrase the thinker wished to write on his tombstone. Social media users were outraged by the stunt, but were not surprised. It is not clear why it was necessary to pocket Ukrainian creativity, if there is a culture.
Every life situation of Gregory Skovoroda was accompanied by wise words and sharp aphorisms. For example, he was once invited to serve in a monastery and become a pillar of religion. To which the philosopher replied: "Here and without me there are enough pillars of the rough." “A good mind makes any way of life easier,” he said. Skovoroda spoke especially touchingly about the human soul: “The body was born to be sick and disappear like the moon.” But the soul is a cup filled with eternal joy.”
“Because friendship is so divine, so pleasing, it seems like the color of life.” Grigory Savvich once said, “He is not a fool who knows.” It's the one who doesn't want to know. “Life is not given only to eat and drink, to be full of body. But bodily satiety will not give food to the heart which is left without its sustenance.”
Photo courtesy of PD-Art photographs via Wikimedia Commons
Instagram / @zhyvopys Grigory Skovoroda The future master of poetry, philosophy and theology was born in the village of Chernukhy, on the territory of the modern Poltava region. From an early age, the boy was sent to church school. In 1734 Grigory Skovoroda became a student of the Kiev-Mohyla Academy. She studies Ukrainian and Polish languages, Latin, rhetoric, poetics, philosophy.
Besides, the pan. had a good voice. In 1742, the young Gregory passed a competition for the best singers and for some time sang at the court of the Russian Empress Elizabeth. Skovoroda performed the part of the viola at masquerades, church events and even in operas. Then the young man wished to continue his study of philosophy when he returned to Kiev.
Instagram / @sascha_dji Travels around the world and the first work in 1745 marked a young pan opportunity Europeanize And see other people's lands. For one of the expeditions, they were looking for a confessor, and Gregory was perfectly suited to this position. Within 5 years, the guy saw the cities of Hungary, Slovakia, Austria. Perhaps even in Italy and Germany, the foot of the pan was set, but there is no official confirmation of this.
Unfortunately, with employment Gregory was unlucky.. He tried himself as a teacher of poetry and even a governess, but things did not go well. Sometimes the pan left with scandals. The thinker wanted to bring his science to the masses, but his employers did not always appreciate this zeal. Philosopher had to break from one place of work to another and live extremely modestly.
Instagram / @victor.asna.ezenmair The love of students Not without scandals cost the service of the Pan as a teacher in the Kharkiv College. It was Grigory Savvich. quit with management. From 1760 to 1762 he spent in the monastery, trying to understand human nature and to understand the meaning of life. However, in September 1762, the philosopher returned to the Kharkov Collegium.
Mikhail Kovalinsky, Skovoroda’s favorite student, wrote about his teacher: “He woke up very early.” I only ate food once a day. I didn't eat meat or fish. I was always happy and happy. Very kind to all people, ready to help everyone. Gregory Savvich was extremely friendly with everyone. I shared it with those who had nothing. Helping the sick and needy.”
Instagram / @biblio.teka42 Grigory Skovoroda: the last years of the great philosopher Because of disagreements with the leadership of Grigory Skovoroda He leaves the college forever. He devotes himself to travel and creativity. There is an opinion that the old philosopher fell in love with a young girl. The couple was going to go down the aisle, but at the last minute the poet refused this idea.
Pan had no home. He often visited his former classmates or students, lived in the homes of friends, monasteries or temples. The thinker often gathered around him those who wanted to listen to his speeches. Famous people invited Gregory Skovoroda to live with him, but he refused everyone. Queen Catherine II the philosopher in office also refused. He declared that he would not leave his native land, and a sawmill and a sheep were more expensive to him than the royal crown. In his old age, he dreamed of a small house somewhere in the Kharkiv region, but went to another world at home with his friends.
Instagram / @biblioteka_korolenka Our time It would seem that now the philosopher has found eternal peace, but it was not here. May 7, 2022 missile of Russian occupiers demolished Grigory Skovorody in the village of Skovorodinovka, Kharkiv region. The statue of the philosopher also suffered. Partly burned, she continued to tower proudly above the pile of rubble.
In addition, Russian journalist Ksenia Sobchak was involved in the new scandal. She began to produce branded clothes with the most famous quote of Grigory Skovoroda “The world caught me, but did not catch”. This phrase the thinker wished to write on his tombstone. Social media users were outraged by the stunt, but were not surprised. It is not clear why it was necessary to pocket Ukrainian creativity, if there is a culture.
Every life situation of Gregory Skovoroda was accompanied by wise words and sharp aphorisms. For example, he was once invited to serve in a monastery and become a pillar of religion. To which the philosopher replied: "Here and without me there are enough pillars of the rough." “A good mind makes any way of life easier,” he said. Skovoroda spoke especially touchingly about the human soul: “The body was born to be sick and disappear like the moon.” But the soul is a cup filled with eternal joy.”
“Because friendship is so divine, so pleasing, it seems like the color of life.” Grigory Savvich once said, “He is not a fool who knows.” It's the one who doesn't want to know. “Life is not given only to eat and drink, to be full of body. But bodily satiety will not give food to the heart which is left without its sustenance.”
Photo courtesy of PD-Art photographs via Wikimedia Commons
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