The article deals with cognitive ideas in the work of Abay Kunanbayev. Reflects the spirit of the wise poet on national knowledge, national identity, national Outlook, religion and language.

Based on the article of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan Kasym-Jomart Tokayev "Abay and Kazakhstan in the XX century", the world of Abay was created. Thus, with the help of Abay's works, the national code was identified and the wisdom of the poet's existence was analyzed. The future of the entire spirituality of culture was proved by the deep feature of Abay's work. In addition, referring to the works of scientists who study the entire essence of Abay's works, the term "full-fledged" person was noted in the poet's work. The exemplary life of Abay's works is connected with his spiritual integrity. The life principles and attitudes of the poet were expressed in significant and valuable works that answer the most important questions of the present and future. The ideas of love for man, the greatness of the great, reason, knowledge, wealth, justice, good deeds, the desire of the heart, the desire to be strong, the desire for good were justified first of all. A scientific analysis of the personality, essence of the poet and the entire structure of the poet's work was carried out. The role of Abay's national spirituality was identified. Features in his poems and words of edification were analyzed in a literary and theoretical context. Some of Abay's mysterious secrets were proved by facts. With the final opinion about life, the works of Abay, which became a philosophical recognition of the life path, are analyzed. A scientific review was conducted that Abay is a critic, a sage, a deep thinker, and a witty person. Abay's legacy is the legacy of the younger generation and the continuation of the waves of the era.