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What is Sayyed Imam Shah Ane Bai Budhai No Sanvaad?

  • Sayyed Imam Shah Ane Bai Budhai No Sanvaad is a dialogue between Sayyed Imam Shah and Bai Budhai (brother and sister, children of Pir Hasan Kabiruddin) delivered as 71 ginans.
  • The collections of ginans touch on various spiritual themes, practice of faith, death of their father Pir Hasan Kabiruddin and importance of balance in life.
  • From 1st to 6th ginan, Sayyed Imam Shah makes his introductory address to Bai Budhai, using the term Jire Bai (O Sister).
  • Bai Budhai responds from 7th ginan, using the term Jire Bhai (O Brother) and then Sayyed Imam proceeds from 8th ginan to reply her. And so on.
  • This discussion is continued upto 41st ginan, where there is a break. The 42nd ginan is attributed to Hajar Beg or Hyder Beg, the servant of Sayyed Imam Shah, who also joins to give his views, using the address term Are Bettire (O Daughter).
  • In the 43rd ginan, Bai Budhai turns to reply to Hajar Beg, using the respectful term Are Baavaare (O Elder).
  • The dialogue between Sayyed Imam Shah and Bai Budhai resumes from 44th to 71st ginan.
  • In totality, Bai Budhai addresses her brother in 32 ginans and once to Hajar Beg (the servant), indicating 33 ginans to her credit out of 71 ginans, while Sayyed Imam Shah exhorted her in 37 ginans out of 71 ginans, and one 43rd ginan is attributed to Hajar Beg.

Sources: Encyclopaedia of Ismailism by Mumtaz Ali Tajddin

Podcasts

As a complement to the "Sayyed Imam Shah Ane Bai Budhai No Sanvaad" service, JollyGul.com has released 3 podcast episodes to throw more light on the subject. The podcast episodes give an introduction to the collection of ginans, delve into some of the verses and also talk about the interesting life of Bai Budhai.

Sayyed Imam Shah Ane Bai Budhai No Sanvaad Podcast Series

Hosted By Aly Saleh, Alnoor Saleh and Bano Mughal
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  • Episode 1: Sayyed Imam Shah Ane Bai Budhai No Sanvaad – An Overview
  • Episode 2: Deep Dive Into Some Verses
  • Episode 3: Interesting Life of Bai Budhai
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Acknowledgements

  • Our special thanks to Alnoor Saleh and Bano Mughal for the wonderful recitations. You make us feel we are actually listening to Sayyed Imam Shaah and Bai Budhai.
  • Our appreciation to Mumtaz Ali Tajddin and Ismaili.net for research and background information. Karim Maheralli provided very helpful input.
  • Exceptional quality transliterations and translations are provided by Platinum Rahemtulla.
  • Arzina Merali did the audio recording and production over an extended period of time - we are really grateful for her hard work.
  • Aly Saleh, Alnoor Saleh and Bano Mughal hosted the podcast episodes.