The poem idealizes the devotion of the vassal and the duty to the king - the supreme patron. Immediate vassals of the ruler, courtiers and other nobles or aristocratic people also have their own subjects (such as Avtandil, Tariel, etc.). Rustaveli also admires humanistic forms of these relationships. The author deliberately warns readers that service to his overlord (patron) will never be depleted."
A few primary motives of the poem are the cult of chivalry, military valor, and courage. Idealized by the poet, the hero-knight is devoted and selfless in friendship and in partnership. Friendship and camaraderie are the basis of the chivalric order; solidarity and self-sacrifice are the cherished ideals of Rustaveli. Knights gratuitously protect merchants from pirates and robbers, approach women with the greatest respect and admiration, patronize and help dowagers and strays, penniless and starving.
Rustaveli preaches humanity, even mercy "to great and small," "since the sun equally illuminates with its rays to roses and droppings." He stands for free love, for free "choice of spouse." Singing love, unusual to greedy feelings, Rustaveli passionately condemns heartlessness.
