Urs of Bulleh Shah

http://www.pakistanlink.com/images/URS.jpgThe annual Urs of Bulleh Shah, the Punjabi mystic poet, concluded yesterday in Kasur yesterday. Bulleh’s poetry reflected his rejection of orthodox hold of mullahs over Islam, the nexus between the clergy and the rulers and all the trappings of formal religion that created a gulf between man and his Creator. A common theme of his poetry is the pursuit of self-knowledge that is essential for the mystical union with the Beloved.

 

 

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4 Responses to “Urs of Bulleh Shah”

  1. Irving Says:

    Your translation was beautiful and most worthy :) It captures the essence of the Sufi path and I liked it as much as the other wonderful poem. Thank you for an excellent and uplifting post :)
    Ya Haqq!

  2. Mohammad Lateef Says:

    Does any one have some old or historical informatio about baba bulleh shah and indeed i am looking for a book called “Qanoon e ishq vol II”by baba bulleh shah.

    thank you.
    lateef

  3. Raza Rumi Says:

    Well there is a lot of material in Urdu on Bulleh Shah.

    However, a new translation will attract you:
    Masterworkds of Punjaabi Sufi Poetry”
    “Bulleh Shah Within Reach”
    2 Vols by
    Muzaffar A. Ghaffar
    Ferozsons (Private) Limited

    http://www.ferozsons.com.pk/

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