<p>This verse pays homage to Sheikh Baba Farid Shakarganj of Pak Pattan of the Chisti order or silsila of Sufism. Sheikh Farid, a towering figure in Punjab is widely regarded as the first poet of the Punjabi language. His writings also appear in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture.</p>

This verse pays homage to Sheikh Baba Farid Shakarganj of Pak Pattan of the Chisti order or silsila of Sufism. Sheikh Farid, a towering figure in Punjab is widely regarded as the first poet of the Punjabi language. His writings also appear in the Sri Guru Granth Sahib, the Sikh scripture.

Verse 4 - In praise of Sheikh Farid Shakarganj

Waris Shah’s Heer, a Sufi masterpiece, which tells the tragic tale of  Heer and Ranjha; each verse is presented with an English translation, making this epic accessible to a new generation.

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Waris Shah’s Heer, a Sufi masterpiece, which tells the tragic tale of Heer and Ranjha; each verse is presented with an English translation, making this epic accessible to a new generation.

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Verse 4 - In praise of Sheikh Farid Shakarganj

Verse 4 - In praise of Sheikh Farid Shakarganj