The Hidden Meanings and Poetic Features of the Treatise “Činggis-un yisün örlüg-tei öničin köbegün-ü čečelegsen šastir”

The extant variants of the now-lost treatise Činggis-un yisün örlüg-tei önöčin köbegün-ü čečelegsen šastir are attested in 17th-18th century Mongolian historical chronicles Altan Tobči / Golden Chronicle (1655) by Lubsangdanjin and Bolor Erike “Crystal Rosary” (1774-1775) Rasipungsug. This article addresses history transmission, translations, studies this text, demonstrates that öničin is not merely an account Chinggis Khan’s discussion with his nine high officials about benefits evils alcohol, but contains deeper hidden meanings. Specifically, paper offers following four findings: First, based on comparison sources, clarifies origins officials, how they befriended Khan, their merits accomplishments, deaths. Based these we have determined events described date to 1206-1207. Second, discusses meaning Bo’orchu, Muqali, Boqorul, Jebe, who wish abstain from alcohol diligently perform duties, Khan childhood without seeking any benefit, were fully trustworthy whereas Sorqan-Shira, Jelme, Yelü Chucai, Qara Kiru Shigi-Qutuqu - who, own words, drink revel later out self-benefit, untrustworthy officials. Third, symbolism order speakers’ words as it relates ranks well cultural relating directions. Fourth, debate text between orphan boy, wise nobleman Chindagha, fact one reason state was powerful he listened average people able reflect ideas national affairs. Fifth, retains important features deep poetic verse characteristic 13th literature.