
It was simply and aptly called ‘Bhit’ (the Sand Hill). This place was covered by thorny bushes surrounded by many pools of water. Such a place he found near Lake Karar, a mere sand hill, but an exotic place of scenic beauty, four miles away from New Hala.

Shah Latif was now in search of a place where in solitude, he could devote all his time in prayers and meditation. She was a very virtuous and pious lady, who was a proper companion for him. It was here that his marriage was solemnised in 1713 CE with Bibi Sayedah Begum, daughter of Mirza Mughul Beg. Observation and contemplation were chief traits of his character.Īt this time he was living with his father at Kotri, five miles away from the present site of Bhitshah. For three years, he travelled with these jogis and sanyasis, in search of the truth, peace, and harmony, to Hinglay, Lakhpat, Nani at the foot of the Himalayas and to Sappar Sakhi.īy the time he was a young man of twenty one years, he began to be known for his piety, his ascetic habits and his absorption in prayers. In quest of religious truths, Shah Bhitai travelled to many parts of Sindh and also went to the bordering lands. What is his purpose on this earth? What is his relationship with his Creator? He would often seek solitude and contemplate on the burning questions running through his mind concerning man’s spiritual life: He had a serious and thoughtful look about himself and spent much time in contemplation and meditation, since he was concerned about his moral and spiritual evolution with the sole purpose of seeking proximity of the Divine. He grew a beard of the size of Muhammad’s beard. He was strongly built, had black eyes and an intelligent face, with a broad and high forehead. In appearance, Bhitai was a handsome man, of average height. The Qur’an, the Hadiths, the Masnawi of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi, along with the collection of Shah Karim’s poems, were his constant companions, copious references of which have been made in Shah Jo Risalo Although he has received scanty formal education, the Risalo gives us an ample proof of the fact that he was well-versed in Arabic and Persian. His first teacher was Noor Muhammad Bhatti Waiwal. His ancestors had come from Herat in Central Asia, and settled at Matiari, Sindh, Pakistan Go to them and simply be present.Shah Abdul Latif’s lineage has been traced back directly to Messenger of Almighty Allah Hazrat Muhammad Peace be upon Him, through Imam Zain-ul-Abideen Alaih Salam, son of Imam Hussain Alaih Salam, grandson of the Prophet (PBUH). The power places will give you clarity and empowerment. Go to those places that attract you and experience their power. You will often know which places are resonant for you by looking at the photographs on. Different power places are resonant for different people. Look and feel deeply, slow down, be patient and respectful.Įach different power place has a specific character or energy. We as humans may contribute to the healing of the Earth by making conscious pilgrimages to the power places, an action that may be understood as Planetary Acupuncture. The Earth is a grand living being with countless millions of living forms. All of these places have a spiritual magnetism that draws people to them and a power that benefits visitors.


Some of them are well known religious pilgrimage sites. There are particular places on the planet that have special energies and powers. Click on a particular site to see photos and descriptions.

Look at the list of power places in that country. Look at the list of countries in that region. Look at the list of world regions at the top. Vendor at Mausoleum of Shah Shams Tabriz, Multan A saint by the name of Shams-i Tabrīzī is also buried at Multan in Pakistan and the tomb stone there clearly indicates it is the same Shams-i Tabrīzī, who was the spiritual mentor of Rumi of Konya, Turkey. That tomb has been nominated as a World Cultural Heritage Center by UNESCO. Tradition holds that Shams taught Rumi in Konya for many years before retiring to the city Khoy (now in West Azerbaijan Province, Iran), where he died and his buried. He is referenced with great reverence in Rumi’s poetic collection, in particular “Diwan-i Shams-i Tabrīzī” (The Works of Shams of Tabriz). Shams-i-Tabrīzī or Shams al-Din Mohammad (died in 1248) was a Persian Muslim, who is credited as the spiritual instructor of Mawlānā Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Balkhi, also known as Rumi.
