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Bulleh Shah’s Poetry: Questioning the Self, Ego and Religious Boundaries

Bulleh Shah, the Punjabi Sufi poet, is remembered for verses that question ego, social labels and religious pride. His poetry often uses a direct, conversational voice to ask whether people are seeking truth or simply defending an identity. The songs remain alive through performance, and different versions may circulate across communities. The self as a question The spiritual search begins by exa…

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Poetry of India 9/100: Bulleh Shah and the Search for Truth Beyond Labels

Part 9 of The Poetry Pulse’s 100-part journey through India’s poetic heritage. Bulleh Shah, the Punjabi Sufi poet, challenged religious hypocrisy, social division and the pride that grows from labels. His kafis use direct, memorable language to ask readers to look beyond outward identity and examine the heart. Because his poetry has travelled through oral and musical traditions, wording and attri…

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