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Saloko Moto

Ismali Qasidas
Ismaili Qasida’s
September 25, 2018
KHUSHALI GINAN
Khushhali Ginans
November 26, 2018
KHUSHALI GINAN
Khushhali Ginans
November 26, 2018
Ismali Qasidas
Ismaili Qasida’s
September 25, 2018

Saloko Moto

BY PIR SHAMSHUDDIN SABZWARI (R.A.)

INTRODUCTION OF SALOKO MOTO OF PIR SHAMSHUDDIN (R.A.)

&

SALOKO NANO OF PIR SADARDIN (R.A.)

COMPILED BY

ALWAIZA ZARINA KAMALUDDIN

ALWAIZ KAMALUDDIN ALI MOHAMMAD

 

Shlok (Slok) is a term derived from Sanskrit which means a hymn of praise, verse, stanza, a saying (specially the epic stanza, consisting of two verses, each of sixteen syllables.)

In Indian Ismaili literature there are two Granths (long Ginans with independent titles) known as Saloko: Saloko Moto (Long Slokas) attributed to Pir Shams (r.a.) consisting of 240 stanzas and Saloko Nano (Short Slokas) attributed to Pir Sadardin (r.a.) consisting of 120 stanzas. Both the Granths are recited in the same way. The language of these two Granths is Gujarati and theme is piety and religious life.


In Saloko Moto the author talks about the presence of the Light of the Divine in heart; characteristics of a Satpanthi (one who follows Satpanth i.e. the True Path); Divine love; silent dhikr; barakat of prayer-house; harm of telling lie, hypocrisy and backbiting; practice of faith; five evils; Iman; Dasond; preaching; looking for faults in others; preserving the secret of faith; infatuation for the body and the world; false accusation; virtue of forgiveness; Shukarvari (Friday) Bij; keeping away from other’s women; Chhanta; obedience; and the qualities of his disciples Chandrabhan and Surbhan. 


In Saloko Nano the author dwells on the matters of Divine love, silent dhikr, light of faith; sacrifice for faith and beloved; light of Imam in the heart; five evils; merit of Satpanth; self-control; obeying the command of Imam etc.


For the text of these two Granths we have relied on “12 Granths 105 Ginans” published by Mukhi Lalji Bhai Devraj from The Khoja Sindhi Chhapkhanu, Mumbai in s.v.1960 (approximately 1903 AD).


17 Comments

  1. KARIM BAWA says:

    Awesome

  2. Preeti Charania says:

    Loved it!! Keep up the good work! Ya Ali Madad!

  3. Noor Merchant says:

    very nice peaceful

  4. Mahmood says:

    Superb very calming

  5. Salima says:

    Mashallah !!
    What an awesome way to connect with our faith in this busy world.
    Love the App.

  6. Karim Babwani says:

    Good voice very peaceful and soothing good work thanks

  7. Neelam says:

    Great job!

  8. Noorani says:

    Good work very peaceful.

  9. Aziz Rajabali London says:

    What a soulful voices Mowla bless you all with good health, happinesses n prosperity.

    Ya Ali Madat

  10. zainulabedin says:

    speech less ….

  11. Gulshan charaniya says:

    Mashaallh very good voice Shukhar mawla May Mawla bless you and your family Aameen

  12. Khatija Ali says:

    Mashallah very well recited very peaceful. Love it

  13. yasmin A karim says:

    Mashallah very peaceful.

  14. Amin says:

    excellent voice and i will highly appreciate if you send me more links of ginans

  15. Amin says:

    Please accept my appreciation for the recitation of ginan keeping our traditiom alive
    If possible kindly send me list of all ginans.

  16. Amin khamji says:

    please accept my special appreciation for the dedication you’ve given to spread knowledge of ginan.

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