Bulleh Shah
Punjabi philosopher and poet (1680–1757) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sayyid Abdullāh Shāh Qādrī (Punjabi: سید عبداللہ شاہ قادری; [səˈjəd̪ əbdʊllaːɦ ʃaːɦ qaːdɾiː]), known by his pen names Bulleh Shāh (بُلّھے شاہ)[lower-alpha 1] and Bulleyā (بُلّھیا), was a Punjabi revolutionary philosopher, reformer and poet who is regarded as one of the most important figures in Punjabi literature and is revered as the "Father of Punjabi Enlightenment". His writings have continued to influence the Punjabi literature for centuries. He was critical of powerful religious, political and social institutions; and is regarded as the "Poet of the People" (لوکاں دا شاعر) and "Sheikh of Both Worlds" (دوۓ جہاناں دا شیخ).[1][2]
Bulleh Shāh | |
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بُلّھے شاہ | |
Title | Baba |
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Born | Syed Abdullah Shah Qadri c. 1680 |
Died | c. 1757 (aged 77) Kasur, Bhangi Misl (present-day Punjab, Pakistan) |
Resting place | Kasur, Punjab, Pakistan |
Religion | Islam |
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Main interest(s) | |
Teachers | Shah Inayat Qadiri |
Tariqa | Qadri Shattari |
Organization | |
Philosophy | Sufism |
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He lived and was buried in Kasur (present-day Punjab, Pakistan).[3]
He is regarded as the "Poet of the People,"[4] and the "Sheikh of Both Worlds" in the Punjab region.[5]
His poetry marked a new era in Punjabi literature and spread a wave of reformist ideas throughout the Punjab, which included social, religious and political reforms. His poetry has been sung at many important events, including one organized by UNESCO.[5]