Hyderabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5 March 2026) Scientists and researchers described Sachal Sarmast as poet Of nature, pointing out that during his existence Sindh witnessed political turmoil and instability.
They said that despite living within limited geographical boundaries, he used different linguistic dialects of Sindh in his country hair To create cultural harmony.
These views were expressed during a webinar titled ‘Different Dialects in Sachal Sarmast’s Poetry’, organized by the Sindhi Language Authority on the occasion of the 205th death anniversary of Sachal Sarmast.
Renowned scholar and former head of the Sindhi Language Authority, Dr. Muhammad Ali Manji, said that great poets – regardless of their language – often reflect the dialect of their region in their poetry. Likewise, Sachal Sarmast frequently used the northern Sindhi dialect in his poetry, while in the tales of Sassi and Noori he used pure Lari dialect and local linguistic expressions.
He further noted that during the reign of Sachal Sarmast there were frequent invasions, wars, religious movements and widespread fanaticism. Foreign occupation and heavy taxes were common, creating an extremely dangerous situation. In such circumstances, Sachal Sarmast tried to unite people through his poetry.
Sachal Sarmast’s poetry researcher and Sindh University faculty member, Dr. Makhmur Bukhari, said Sachal Sarmast was born during a period of political change in Sindh, and political instability continued throughout his life. During this time, Nadir Shah conquered Sindh while the Kalhora dynasty ruled the region, and internal conflicts also occurred.
Later, in 1782, the Talpur dynasty came to power in Sindh and concluded agreements with the East. India a company. He pointed out that Sachal Sarmast alluded to these circumstances in his poetry.
Dr Bukhari added that Sachal Sarmast’s poetry in multiple languages and dialects illustrates the diverse situation of that era. Although his travels were mostly limited to… Larkana and surrounding areas, the dialects and themes of his poetry show that he was strongly associated with the common people.
Benazir Bhutto University faculty member Shaheed Lyari and renowned scholar Dr Kashif Mahesar said that Sachal Sarmast was a poet of nature. He explained that extremism was widespread during his reign and that the strict system of spiritual authority worsened people’s conditions. In such an environment it was difficult to remain silent, but Sachal Sarmast raised his voice and challenged the dictatorship of the time.
He added that Sachal Sarmast was received spiritually and domestically education at home. Although spiritual leaders were not usually allowed to leave their seats of authority, Sachal often traveled beyond these boundaries. He did not accept a culture focused on graves and miracles, and instead opposed sectarianism and racism, and promoted a message love He rejected the concept of superiority and inferiority among humans.
The majesty, intensity and powerful resonance found in Sachal Sarmast’s poetry is unparalleled by any poet in the region, while his gentle tone is equally exquisite, said Sindhi Language Authority Chairman Dr Sher Maharani, who chaired the webinar.