Abstract
In Balochi literature, ‘Mast Tawakali’ is a great legend, known for his
acclaimed poetry. His poetry brought its zenith to Balochi literature during the
19th century, especially in Eastern Balochistan. His poetry was sung by Minstrel, Bard & Balladeers and folk singers, and is being transmi&ed from one
genera'on to the other.
An English scholar, Long Worth Dames, compiled his poetry for the
first 'me in 1913. Mast Tawakali lived the life of a gypsy. A/er Long Worth
Dames, Mr. Mitha Khan Mari was the first balochi scholar who worked on the
philosophy and poetry of Mast Tawakali. Later, other scholars also worked on
this subject.
In this paper various aspects of poetry of Mast Tawakali are discussed which include Baloch tribal systems, wars of various 'mes among Balochi tribes, Baloch tradi'ons and his love with a beau'ful married girl (Samo),
whom he saw just once through lightning during a thunderstorm. The tribal
wars in which his brothers were killed repelled him and he le/ his motherland
and went to different places to search for peace and harmony. When he le/,
he wrote poetry on his unrequited love of Samo
Mr. Muhmmad Riaz Baloch. (2019) Critical Study of Poetry, Philosophy & Personality of Mast Tawakali, Kalachi, Volume 22, Issue 2.
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