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Poems by Baba Sheikh Farid
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Baba Sheikh Farid was a Sufi saint who is considered by many to be the first major poet of the Punjabi language. He was born in the Multan district of what is today Pakistan.

Later, when the Sikh holy book the Adi Granth was compiled, many of Baba Sheikh Farid's poems and couplets were included, alongside the poetry of Kabir and Ravidas.

Poems by Baba Sheikh Farid


Recommended Books: Baba Sheikh Farid

Songs of the Saints from the Adi Granth Anthology of Great Sufi & Mystical Poets of Pakistan Sri Guru Granth Sahib Sri Guru Granth Sahib



Related Links

Sikh Bhagats: Baba Sheikh Farid Ji
http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-bhagats/sikh-bhagats-baba-sheikh-farid-ji

A couple of biographical articles and some good poetry excerpts.

Austere Rhythms of Farid
http://www.punjabilok.com/misc/literature/austere_rythms_%20farid.htm

An article that explores the Punjabi poetry of Baba Farid.
Baba Sheikh Farid