Sachal Sarmast
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1739 CE Daraza, Khairpur Mirs |
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| Died | 1829 CE |
| Era | Classical |
| Region | Sindhi Sufi Poet |
| School | Islamic Sufism |
| Main interests | lyric poetry |
| Notable ideas | Sufi poetry, Sufi philosophy, and Sufi music |
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Sachal Sarmast (1739 – 1829) (Sindhi: سچلُ سرمستُ, Urdu: سچل سرمست) was a Sufi poet from Sindh (now in Pakistan). during the Talpur era. He was born in Daraza, near Ranipur, Sindh. His real name was Abdul Wahab Farouqi and "Sachal" or "Sachoo", were his nicknames. He used this pen-name in his own poetry. Sachu in English means 'truthful' - while in Sindhi Sarmast means 'mystic' in Sindhi and Urdu alike. Sachal Sarmast literally means 'truthful mystic' or can be translated as "Ecstatic Saint of Truth". Sachal's father had died, when he was a mere child, he was later raised by his uncle, who also became his spiritual master. He married, but the young woman died two years later. He never remarried. Sarmast lived a humble, ascetic life, preferring solitude, simple meals of daal and yogurt. It is said that he never left Daraza, the village of his birth.
Sachal's poetical works are sung by local singers in Sindhi and Saraiki - his shrine is in village Daraza, near Ranipur, Khairpur District, Pakistan.
poetry by Sachal Sarmast
The brave speak the truth, Let others like it or not; For the talk of false friendship we care not.
Sachal Sarmast was an ardent follower of Wahdat-ul-Wujood (unity of existence), an Islamic Philosophy synonymous with Hamah Oost (all from One). Sachal says (translation by Gul Agha):
books on Sachal
Sachal's first compendium of poetry, together with his biography, philosophy, interpretation of the musical modes, and glossary: Sachal jo Risalo by Agha Sufi
External links
- Sachal Jo Sindhi Kalam: Sachal jo Risalo published online by Abdul-Majid Bhurgri
- Sachal Jo Sindhi Kalam: Sachal jo Risalo in downloadable PDF eBook format
- Songs of Sachal, sung in traditional style
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