58) Aye jogi mayray munn which wasya
59) Such aakhan aye qasmay Quran ay
— Bulleh Shah
Meaning
Oh, yogi, may I forget what you are; / Such a word, oh, the oath of the Quran.
Explanation
This powerful couplet is a profound challenge to the spiritual claims of the ascetic. Bulleh Shah questions the sanctity of oaths, even those sworn by sacred texts like the Quran. He suggests that true spiritual realization cannot be bought or guaranteed by mere vows. The Shayar urges us to look beyond external declarations and find truth within our own hearts. It is a beautiful reminder that genuine devotion must be lived, not just proclaimed.
