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Publisher’s Note

The present book is the latest addition to the treasure of research and literary

contribution, in the form of English translation of selected verses of the great Sufi poet

Shah Abdul Latf Bhitai. The responsibility of translating Shah Latif’s poems, popularly

known as “Baits” has been fulfilled by a relatively new and not very well known person

in literary circles, yet the outcome proves him to be well versed with the thought process

.and spiritual quest of the great poet

Mr. Munnawar Arbab has attempted to arrange the “Baits” according to the

gradual mental and spritual elevation of the poet from simpler to more complicated states

.of mind and soul

On behalf of Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair, it is my privilege to present this book

with the hope that the general public as well as students and intellectuals would benefit

from this translation of the “Risalo” _ the Message of love, peace and harmony for the

entire humanity

Dr. Fahmida Hussai

Director

Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai Chair

..University of Karachi