The original essay appeared in two instalments in Tehzib-e Niswan (Lahore) (23 and 30 March 1899). It was then published with a biographical introduction by the journal’s editor, Muhammadi Begum, in a book entitled Hayat-e Ashraf (Lahore: Imambara Sayyida Mubarak Begum, n.d.). The essay has been translated from this source with a biographical introduction to …
Extract from Risala-i-Sahibiyah (1640) Translated by Sunil Sharma Since my twentieth year I have had a sincere resolution and firm belief in the … order of the masters of Chisht (may their secrets be sanctified) and the ring of discipleship and servitude to the guiding pir, who is the pole of the saints, leader …
KAFIS 14-31 Turaks[1] (I)[2] left have come wheedling, they who stay aggrieved[3] Scared they don’t come near (you), they roam about in discord Piro (says) in guru’s court power of none will matter What shall (I) say of others, even kings stutter Petrified they (Turaks) come and cry before the guru Wearing their scarves …
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