JAHAN LATIF... A LONG BOOK POEM

Abstract

Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai is a great mystic poet of Sindhi Literature. His poetry connect the people together through intellectual and spiritual training with deep musical approach. Dr Javed Manzer`s long poem "Shah Abdul Latif -85-85-85.Suroon ke Aeinoon main" reflects the trends of "Shah Jo Risalo" which exists in different versions and has been translated into other languages. In this article the introduction of different musical elements with their unique features and effects on the senses and spiritual thirst. The art and teachings of Shah`s are ever-lasting literature of Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai. Eventually it is a great and pleasant experience of study the aesthetic aspects of Shah`s Sindhi poetry and it have been transformed in the pattern of Urdu poem.