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The legends of the Panjâb

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224 LEGENDS OF THE PANJAB.<br />

And procured masons from Miilchak*<br />

<strong>The</strong> masons drew up plans<br />

130 And dug deep and good foundations,<br />

And placed <strong>the</strong> door to <strong>the</strong> south.<br />

<strong>The</strong>y built <strong>the</strong> Nigaha <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> saint.<br />

Where splendor was lavished.<br />

" Saint, procure a record <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> good work <strong>of</strong> this<br />

disciple, J<br />

135 Who built thy Nigaha."<br />

Hearing this <strong>the</strong> disciple pays his respects (saying),<br />

" May thy service flourish. Sultan.<br />

Protect Sadhi <strong>the</strong> poet !<br />

In <strong>the</strong>se times good and bad<br />

140 Eeceive <strong>the</strong> reward <strong>of</strong> service."<br />

In <strong>the</strong> midst <strong>of</strong> this Black Age §<br />

142 He (Sarwar) has displayed mii-aculous power.<br />

* I.e., Multan. Would not tMs name give " Mftla's Well " or " Mlila's<br />

Property " as <strong>the</strong> derivation o'f <strong>the</strong> name <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> modern town P<br />

t Saints' tombs are built—head to N. and feet to S., so that <strong>the</strong><br />

pilgrims can pray to <strong>the</strong> W., i.e., in <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> Makka.<br />

X In <strong>the</strong> record <strong>of</strong> life in heaven.<br />

§ Kalla Kal for Kali Tug.

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