I got a question? Why Waris Shah, Sultan Bahoo and Shah Hussain were not called Baba, whereas Bulleh Shah is referred to as Baba Bulleh Shah like Baba Farid..
Anyways, Bulleh Shah’s kalam is popular not only in regions where Punjabi is spoken, but its equally popular in Sindh as well. Bulleh Shah is considered to be more vocal than his contemporary Waris Shah, when it comes to social injustice.
The world is a slippery place; Tread carefully for ‘tis dark;
Go inside see who’s there; Why do the people search outside;
What’s on the tongue must be said; Bullah, the beloved is not separate from us;
Besides the beloved there is naught; But the discerning eye is missing;
Therefore life endures separation; What’s on the tongue must be said;
Learning through the rote of books you call yourself a scholar;
Grasping the sword in your hand you call yourself a warrior;
Having visited Mecca and Medina you call yourself a pilgrim;
Bullah, what have you accomplished if you have not remained true to your friend!