13th-century Sufi poem attributed to Amir Khusrow and later modified by Baba Bulleh Shah, celebrates the unifying figure of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, a saint revered by both Hindus and Muslims.
There are several such historical figures that both communities claim as their own. Kabir being the most famous one of them.
I read that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto used the phrase "dama dum mast qalandar" in a speech to suggest a change in power. He was referring to the line metaphorically, but it brought the song back to people's minds instead.
Fascinating. I didn’t know he is claimed by both Hindus and Muslims. Can you elaborate on how Bhutto used it to predict political turmoil? Thanks!
There are several such historical figures that both communities claim as their own. Kabir being the most famous one of them.
I read that Zulfikar Ali Bhutto used the phrase "dama dum mast qalandar" in a speech to suggest a change in power. He was referring to the line metaphorically, but it brought the song back to people's minds instead.