Book Details

• Poet: Bulleh Shah
• Translated By: Soma Banerjee
• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Language: Bengali
• Cover: Paperback
• Pages: 198
• ISBN: 9788119499373

About the Book

বুল্লে শাহ নির্বাচিত কবিতা সংকলন (Bulleh Shah Selected Poems Collection) brings together a thoughtful selection of the timeless poems of Bulleh Shah, one of the greatest Sufi poets of the Indian subcontinent. Beautifully translated into Bengali by Soma Banerjee, this collection introduces Bengali readers to the spiritual depth, humanism, and poetic brilliance of Bulleh Shah’s writings.

Bulleh Shah’s poetry is celebrated for its profound spiritual insight, universal message of love, and fearless criticism of social divisions, religious hypocrisy, and rigid orthodoxy. His verses emphasize devotion, self-realization, humanity, and the search for divine truth beyond external rituals and boundaries. Written in a simple yet deeply philosophical style, his poems continue to inspire readers across cultures and generations.

This Bengali translation preserves the lyrical beauty and emotional intensity of the original Punjabi verses while making them accessible to Bengali-speaking readers. The collection serves as both a literary treasure and a spiritual companion for readers interested in Sufi poetry, mysticism, philosophy, and South Asian literary traditions.

Published by Sahitya Akademi, this paperback edition is an excellent addition for poetry lovers, scholars of comparative literature, and readers seeking timeless spiritual and philosophical writings.