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Bulleh Shah himself became a respected scholar, but he longed for true inner realization. Against the objections of his peers, he became a disciple of Inayat Shah, a famous master of the Qadiri Sufi lineage, who ultimately guided his student to deep mystical awakening.
The nature of Bulleh Shah's realization led to such a profound egolessness and non-concern for social convention that it has been the source of many popular comical stories -- calling to mind stories of St. Francis or Ramakrishna. For example, one day Bulleh Shah saw a young woman eagerly waiting for her husband to return home. Seeing how, in her anticipation, she braided her hair, Bulleh Shah deeply identified with the devoted way she prepared herself for her beloved. So Bulleh Shah dressed himself as a woman and braided his own hair, before rushing to see his teacher, Inayat Shah.
Bulleh Shah is considered to be one of the greatest mystic poets of the Punjab region.
His tomb in the Qasur region of Pakistan is greatly revered today.
Poems by Bulleh Shah
- Bulleh has no identity
- Bulleh! to me, I am not known
- Chanting, chanting the Beloved’s name
- He Who is Stricken by Love
- I have been pierced by the arrow of love, what shall I do?
- I have got lost in the city of love
- If the divine is found through ablutions
- Look into Yourself
- Love Springs Eternal
- One Point Contains All
- One Thread Only
- Remove duality and do away with all disputes
- Seek the spirit, forget the form
- The moment I bowed down
- The moment I bowed down
- The preacher and the torch bearer
- The soil is in ferment, O friend
- this love -- O Bulleh -- tormenting, unique
- What a carefree game He plays!
- You alone exist; I do not, O Beloved!
- Your love has made me dance all over
- Your passion stirs me
Recommended Books: Bulleh Shah
Related Links
Sufi Poets - Bulleh Shah
http://www.the-south-asian.com/April2001/Sufis-wisdom%20against%20violence5.htm
Brief biography and exploration of Bulleh Shah's poetry.
Bulleh Shah: His Life and Poetry
http://www.apnaorg.com/poetry/bullahn/
An extended article on Bulleh Shah's life and spiritual path, with several selections of his poetry.
Bulleh Shah: Leading Light of Punjab
http://www.travel-culture.com/articles/bullehshah.shtml
A brief article on Bulleh Shah and a few verses.
Bulleh Shah: Ideas & Identities of India Pakistan
http://www.chowk.com/show_article.cgi?aid=00004026&channel=leafyglade%20inn
A good article on the life and influence of Bulleh Shah.
Bulleh Shah
http://www.apnaorg.com/poetry/english/bullah/index.html
Several poems translated by Suman Kashyap.
Bulleh Shah - Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulleh_Shah
Brief biography of Bulleh Shah, along with a quick exploration of his poetic style and influence into the modern era.
Hazrat Baba Bulleh Shah Life
http://www.geocities.com/shahidfm2/bulleh_shah_poetry.htm
An exploration of Bulleh Shah's life and poetry. Many poem excerpts.
Bulleh Shah | Sufi Poetry
https://sufipoetry.wordpress.com/poets/bulleh-shah/
A bit about Bulleh Shah's life and philosophy, along with several of his poems in both Punjabi and in English.
