Sachal Sarmast: A Gallant Sufi
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This research paper focuses on the Sufi tradition of Sachal Sarmast, one of the prominent Sufi poets of 18th-century Sindh. The paper highlights that Sachal Sarmast was a Jalali Sufi, as his style of creative expression was open, straightforward, and evident in his poetry. For instance, he articulated Sufi concepts like "Anal Haq," which means "I am the Absolute Truth." In Sufism, this expression denotes a state of unity with the one Reality of God. Discussions about absolute truth in Sufism often delve into metaphysical realms. The experiences of intuition and the feelings of inner self—encounters with an absolute being—are often indescribable, representing a mystical reunion with a higher divine power. In Sindh, Sufi poets like Sachal Sarmast have followed the tradition of Mansur Hallaj, conveying experiential states of oneness within their teachings. In his poetry, Sachal Sarmast asserts that he transcends human identity. He firmly states that he is not merely a human being, as he believes that every human is "Maya," or illusion. The only true existence is God; thus, discovering this real existence within oneself is central to the Sufi path. In this context, this research examines the Jalali Sufi tradition exemplified by Sachal Sarmast.
Keywords: Sachal Sarmast, Sufism, Jalai Sufi, Anal Haq, Absolute Truth
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