김달진 시에 나타난 구도(求道)과정 고찰

The Process of a Search for Truth in the Poem of Kim, Dal-Jin

In the Korean literary circle, Kim, Daljin is very special. It is the reason why he was not only poet but also seeker for metaphysical truth. By being absorbed in the seeking for truth, Kim Daljin's poem was dedicated to the process of a search for truth. This is proved by the way in which he described nature and his attitude of stoicism. Kim, Daljin describes nature very sensitively and at the same time he describes surrounding time and space of nature. It is the vivid figure of nature which is caused by Kim, Daljin's intuition toward things. Intuition cannot be owned without effort. It comes from effort for pure heart, bright spirit. So for obtain these features, Kim Daljin has the attitude of stoicism. He thought stoicism would make his heart pure. By this way Kim, Daljin controls his mind in every moment. In the view-point of oriental philosophy, mind control for pure and peaceful heart can make human the best being. It is hard work to maintain pure spirit. So Kim, Daljin said it is cruel. But Kim, Daljin did his best for seeking a truth. His poem was dedicated to it. This article is written for study of the process for truth Kim, Daljin showed in his poem.