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Waris Shah’s Heer, a Sufi masterpiece, which tells the tragic tale of Heer and Ranjha; each verse is presented with an English translation, making this epic accessible to a new generation.
Waris Shah’s Heer, a Sufi masterpiece, which tells the tragic tale of Heer and Ranjha; each verse is presented with an English translation, making this epic accessible to a new generation.
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Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Verse 45 - The Boatman's rude reply
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Luddan the boatman declares that only those who pay in cash or kind will be allowed on his boat. Ranjha, a strong young man is cautioned that if he attempts to board the boat by force, he will be cast into the river and drowned mid stream. Luddan says that he does not cater to entertainers, mendicants and freeloaders, displaying the caste prejudices of his times, when Dums or bards were vilified as low caste underrables!

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