Baba Farid - Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar RA

Shrine Baba Farid Darbar - Image Courtesy @ Wikimedia Commons

Baba Fariduddin Ganjshakar, also known as Baba Farid, was a 12th-century Punjabi Sufi saint and poet. He is widely regarded as one of the most revered and influential saints in the history of South Asian Sufism. Here are some quotes and poetry by Baba Farid:

Quotes By Baba Farid

1. "Do not worry if all the candles in the world flicker and die. We have the spark that starts the fire."

2. "The seeker of truth is a warrior of light, searching for the ultimate truth in the midst of darkness."

3. "Let your heart be filled with love, for love is the light that illuminates the path to the divine."

4. "The path of the Sufi is the path of surrender to the divine will, in which the seeker strives to become a reflection of the divine attributes."

5. "Do not search for God in temples, mosques, or churches. God is within your heart, and that is where you should seek Him."

6. "The path to enlightenment is not an easy one, but it is a journey that is well worth taking."

7. "The true Sufi is one who has realized the unity of all existence and sees the divine presence in all things."

8. "The Sufi is he who has transcended the limitations of the ego and has become one with the divine essence."

9. "The greatest gift one can give is love, for it is the key that unlocks the heart and reveals the divine within."

10. "In the midst of darkness, let your heart be a torch, shining bright with the light of love and compassion."

Baba Farid's poetry:

"The lover's heart is filled with love,

And his soul is intoxicated with the wine of unity.

He has abandoned all worldly desires,

And has become one with the divine essence.

The path of the Sufi is the path of love,

In which the lover becomes one with the Beloved.

Let your heart be filled with love,

For love is the light that illuminates the path to the divine.

In the garden of the heart, the flowers of love bloom,

And the fragrance of unity fills the air.

Let your heart be a mirror, reflecting the divine beauty,

For in that mirror, you shall see the face of God."