Bulla Ki Jaana Main Kaun, a crowd favourite song from the early 2000s in India and Pakistan, is one of Rabbi Shergill's most memorable songs ever. The origins of the song lie in a very old, a very philosophical and a very practical Sufi poem by Punjabi Sufi poet and philosopher Bulleh Shah.

Rabbi Shergill did a wonderful job of converting the poem into a song that has enjoyed being in almost every Hindi & Punjabi speaking 90s kid's playlist at some point of time.

Due to its lyrics, I find this song to be amongst the most meaningful and philosophical songs ever. In this video, I wanted to share the meaning of these words, written by Bulleh Shah and sung beautifully by Rabbi Shergill. The meaningful lyrics will definitely leave you with some food for thought.

The core lesson of the song is around the topic of self awareness, using the age-old concept of neti neti. Check out the video for more. :)

Here are the lyrics for your reference:

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Bulla ki jaana main kaun!

Na main Moman vich Maseetan
Na main vich Kufar dian Reetan
Na main Pakan vich Paleetan

Na main andar Bed Kitaban
Na main rehnda Bhang Sharaban
Na main rehnda mast kharaban

Na main Shadi na Ghamnaki
Na main vich Paleeteen Pakeen
Na main Aabi na main Khaki

Na main Aatish na main Paun
Bulla ki jaana main kaun!

Na main Arabi na Lahori
Na main Hindi shehar Nagauri
Na Hindu na Turk Peshawri

Na main Bhedh Mazhab de paya
Na main Aadam Hawwa jaya
Na koi apna naam dharaya

Avval aakhar aap nu jana
Na koi dooja hor pacchana
Mai ton hor na koi syana

Bulleh shah kharha hai kaun?
Bulla ki jaana main kaun!

Na main Moosa na Pharoah
Na main Jaagan na vich Saun
Na main Aatish na main Paun
Na main rahnda vich Nadaun
Na main Baithan na vich Bhaun
Bulleh shah kharha hai kaun?
Bulla ki jaana main kaun!

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You can find the original song here -    • Rabbi Shergill - Bulla Ki Jaana Maen ...  

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