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Watayo Faqir ( Sindhi: وتايو فقير) is a legendary character from Sindh, Pakistan. Many fables based on his wisdom and philosophy that are widely spread, and are told at " Katcheri" (traditional gatherings) and are told to children in Sindhi Folklore. [1] [2] He used Humor, Irony and Philosophy in his fables to make it more striking. At the age of 75, he is said to have died and buried at Tando Allahyar.[ citation needed]
Tombstone - Kutab ( Sindhi: قطب) has been a center of discussion for many philosophers. No doubt his expertise in fables were praiseworthy. Words on his tombstone in Sindhi are as:
آئون ايئن اڳ هئس جيئن اوھين اڄ آهيو
In English:
As I was yesterday, so you are today, as I am today, so you will be tomorrow.
See also
References
- ^ Sayid Ghulam Mustafa (1 January 1997). English Essays of Pakistan. Ferozsons. p. 63. ISBN 978-969-0-01374-3. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ^ Pakistan Pictorial. Pakistan Publications. 1980. p. ix. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
[1] Watayo Faqeer Jokes in Urdu
He was from village Tajpur khanpur Dist Matiari Sindh
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| This article is part of the series |
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Sindhi folklore لوڪ ڪهاڻيون |
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Sindh portal |
Watayo Faqir ( Sindhi: وتايو فقير) is a legendary character from Sindh, Pakistan. Many fables based on his wisdom and philosophy that are widely spread, and are told at " Katcheri" (traditional gatherings) and are told to children in Sindhi Folklore. [1] [2] He used Humor, Irony and Philosophy in his fables to make it more striking. At the age of 75, he is said to have died and buried at Tando Allahyar.[ citation needed]
Tombstone - Kutab ( Sindhi: قطب) has been a center of discussion for many philosophers. No doubt his expertise in fables were praiseworthy. Words on his tombstone in Sindhi are as:
آئون ايئن اڳ هئس جيئن اوھين اڄ آهيو
In English:
As I was yesterday, so you are today, as I am today, so you will be tomorrow.
See also
References
- ^ Sayid Ghulam Mustafa (1 January 1997). English Essays of Pakistan. Ferozsons. p. 63. ISBN 978-969-0-01374-3. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
- ^ Pakistan Pictorial. Pakistan Publications. 1980. p. ix. Retrieved 29 July 2013.
[1] Watayo Faqeer Jokes in Urdu
He was from village Tajpur khanpur Dist Matiari Sindh
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