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Bulleh Shah: Life Poems Paperback Book

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At a Glance
Authentic Punjabi Sufi Poetry
120 Translated Kafis Included
Original Rhyme Structure Preserved
Historical Context and Introduction
Qawwali Musical Tradition Connection
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BULLEH SHAH LIFE POEMS Translation Introduction Paul Smith Bulleh Shah (16801758) was a Sufi poet who composed in Punjabi and settled in Kasur, now in Pakistan. His Spiritual Master was Shah Inayat. The poetic form Bulleh Shah is called the Kafi, a style of Punjabi poetry used not only by the Sufis of Sindh and Punjab, but also by Sikh gurus. His poetry and philosophy strongly criticizes the Islamic religious orthodoxy of his day. His time was marked with communal strife between Muslims and Sikhs. But in that age Bulleh Shah was a beacon of hope and peace for the citizens of the Punjab. Several of his songs or kafis are still regarded as an integral part of the traditional repertoire of qawwali, the musical genre that represents the devotional music of the Sufis. The correct rhymestructure has been kept as well as the beauty and meaning of these poems. 120 pages.Introduction to Sufi Poets Series. COMMENTS ON PAUL SMITHS TRANSLATION OF HAFIZS DIVAN."It is not a joke... the English version of ALL the ghazals of Hafiz is a great feat and of paramount importance. I am astonished." Dr. Mir Mohammad Taghavi (Dr. of Literature) Tehran. "Superb translations. 99% Hafiz 1% Paul Smith." Ali Akbar Shapurzman, translator into Persian and knower of Hafizs Divan off by heart."I was very impressed with the beauty of these books." Dr. R.K. Barz. Faculty of Asian Studies, Australian National University. "Smith has probably put together the greatest collection of literary facts and history...

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Binding: Paperback;122 pages; Publisher: Amazon Digital Services LLC - KDP; Classification: N/A; Weight: 310.96 g; Dimensions: N/A

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