Seeking the beloved presents selected verse from the Shah Jo Risalo of Shah Abdul Latif of Bhitai, the celebrated sixteenth century sufi poet. This is the first comprehensive translation to appear in English from India. Latif’s unique treatment and allegorical interpretations of common folk tales, like Sasui-Punhonn, are truly relevant tin today’s atmosphere of religious strife. The Sufis, as is known, were great integrators and Latif’s poetry draws freely ...
