Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, born in 1689 CE in Sindh (now in Pakistan), was a revered Sindhi Sufi poet, scholar, and saint. His poetic masterpiece, the “Shah Jo Risalo,” comprises verses in Sindhi language that delve into themes of love, mysticism, and devotion. Shah Latif’s poetry is renowned for its profound spiritual insights and ethical teachings, advocating for unity, compassion, and the pursuit of divine love.
His shrine in Bhit Shah, Sindh, remains a cherished pilgrimage site, attracting devotees from diverse backgrounds. Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s enduring legacy transcends geographical and cultural boundaries, inspiring millions with his spiritual wisdom and cultural richness. His work continues to serve as a source of spiritual nourishment and cultural pride for the Sindhi people, preserving and promoting the heritage of Sufism and Sindhi literature for generations to come.
Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai Quotes
01. “If I were to quaff the entire ocean, it will be but a sip for me.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
02. “Man must imbibe the lesson of Universal brotherhood from birds, who generally flock together under the sacred impulse of affection and love.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
03. “The hermit cloak bestowed on me by my Guru, is for me a priceless treasure and an ornament for me.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
04. “A proud man’s company is to be shunned because it will impair your moral caliber.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
05. “Human life is a mere shadow-all pomp and grandeur must one day vanish. It is therefore incumbent on man to devote himself to the service of the Lord to seek Him and be His true servant.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
06. “Self-conceit destroys, but patience exalts an individual. The patient triumph while the conceited lose the day. Not by retaliation but by forbearance is Seif conquered.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
07. “Turn your heart to the Truth and then enjoy the Abode of Light.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
08. “One must buy humility under all circumstances and be guided by the dictates of the divine voice within — the voice of conscience. Let thy inner judge be enthroned; why implorest the worldly judge?”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
09. “Neither yearning hath any end nor the pang of love. Love hath no limit, it knows its own end.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
10. “It is man’s duty to face difficulties; the solution of his difficulties will be provided by Divine Agency.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
11. “A glimpse of the Beauty of the Divine Being cannot be enjoyed by the blind human vision.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
12. “Self-annihilation exalts the slave to the pinnacle of glory.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
13. “Understand thy religion and then pursue the spiritual path.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
14. “The man who attains self-realization covets no worldly eulogy; he is above all human laudation and applause. Then his body becomes a rosary and his mind the sacred bead; and his heart becomes a harp producing melody of Divine harmony.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
15. “Man, however exalted in spiritual glory, has his limitations; God is Infinite and knows no limitation. The limited one cannot understand the limitless One. Even the greatest men of Spirit have not been able to split a single hair of Divine Majesty.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
16. “Those who have seen the Beloved have abandoned all religions.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
17. “Those whose self is filled with love have an eternal thirst; drink the cup of thirst, inflame thirst with thirst! A single drop of Love’s wine is beyond all value-Love means martyrdom.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
18. “There is no disharmony where the Glorious Lord abides, The Beloved’s face is the sacred arch and the world a Universal Sanctuary.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
19. “Man, the possessor of intrinsic gold and jewellery, deals in lead and glass here! He should deal in that imperishable commodity which is not diminished even by an iota though Eternity come!”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai
20. “It is not the daily ritual Prayer that leads a man to realize Truthrather it will lead him to yanity.”
— Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai