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the world, even if one may come across a deep distress, which is a real state of mind of

Sufis (Ascetics).

Sarang

Sarang means “ Rainy Season”; it is the name of musical tone, which is usually sung,

in a rainy season. In this Sur, Shah Latif has described thrilling view, scenario and blessings

of the rainy season. The rain symbolises mercy and generosity of Allah.

Saamundi

Samundi means ”Sailor”. In this Sur Shah Latif apparently describes the state of

the departing sailors and their wives, while on the voyage in the sea. But eternally he

refers it to the spiritual journey to understand the spiritual truths, and those refractory

forces may not hinder him.

Sasui (Abri, Mauzoori, Desi, Kohyari, and Hussaini)

The folk story of Sasui Punhon is composed by Shah Latif in five Surs. Shah Latif

describes Sasui’s pathetic wandering in mountains to find Punhu, during which she

ultimately dies. Shah Bhittai symbolises Sasui’s efforts to the seeker of the Divine path who

neither loses heart, nor gives up hope, nor is discouraged with the hardships and obstacles.

Suhni

The word “Suhni” means “Beautiful”. This most beautiful Sur is based on the

folk love tale of Suhni and Mehar. It contains the vigorous and pathetic

Sufic illusions based on the sorrows that Suhni suffered while going to her

beloved through swimming. Shah Bhittai has taken this love story as

parable of the human soul in quest of Allah and the spiritual truths.

Sorath

This Sur is also melody in music and is sung during second part of the night. It is

based on the tale of abandoned princess Sorath and a king, Raja Rai Diach, wherein the

later magnanimity cuts and gives his head at the promise made by him to one Bijal, a

fiddler who was sent by a rival Raja to bring his head, not knowing that Raja Rai Diach