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Revision as of 11:46, 5 July 2010 by Thinkspank101 (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Bullah ki jaanna is a Kafi written by Sufi Saint Bulleh Shah. Bulleh Shah is famous for his aesthetic, spiritual and metaphysical compositions and "Bullah ki janaa" is one of his more prominent compositions. While reciting Kafis, Bulleh Shah would go on dancing continuously, till he attained the stage of haal (state of divine ecstasy).
Bulleh Shah is known for using everyday symbols for expressing the relationship between Man and God. In this composition, Bulleh Shah contemplates the origins of mankind using himself as a metaphor. He expresses doubts over previously held views of emergence of humans on Earth. He reasons, by referring to himself, that one could never understand the laws of nature and one's place in the Universe.
In 2005, Rabbi Shergill's rock/fusion version of Bullah Ki Jaana became a chart-topper in India.. The chords used in the song were inspired by the chords of the Dire Straits song Sultans of Swing
References
- Bulleh Shah: Life and poetry
- Various, 'Encyclopedia of Indian Literature Vol.5', Sufism (Punjabi), pp.4208. ISBN 8126012218
- Kartar Singh Duggal, Literary Encounters, pp.36
- Poem translation
- Zeeshan Jawed (4 June 2005). "Soundscape for the soul". Calcutta: The Telegraph. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
- Bageshree S. (26 March 2005). "Urban balladeer". The Hindu. Retrieved 2008-04-23.
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