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The Story of Heer
Ranjha
Heer
was an extremely beautiful woman born in a wealthy family "Sayyal". Ranjha
(Teedo) was the youngest of four brothers, after a confrontation with his
brothers, Ranjha left home and travels around and comes to Heerīs village,
where he found his love, Heer, who offered him a job to take care of there
cattle. Having met Ranjha, Heer became mesmerised by the way Ranjha played the flute
(Wanjli)
and eventually fell in love with him. They would meet each other secrectly
for many years until they were caught by her jealous uncle "Kaido" and
parents (Chuchak & Malki). Heer was forced to married to another man
"Saida Khera", with the full permission of "Mullah" (priest), who was
well-payed by Kaido.
Ranjha was left broken hearted and left to walk the quiet villages on
his own until eventually met a Jogi (devoted beleiver in God). Having
entering Gorak's Tilla (Shrine) Ranjha could only see his departed lover
and being emotionally scared he voluntarally became a Jogi. Reciting the
name of the Lord "Allakh Naranjjan" on his travels around the Punjab he
found the village, where he was reunited with Heer. They escaped (also
with Saida Kheraīs sister "Sehti", who was in love with "Murad
Baluch" -
an another famous love story of Punjabi Culture) but was caught by
Maharajahīs police. Maharajah punshid him to jail but same night whole
city was in flames. Maharajah freed Ranjha and permitted him to marry with
Heer.
They came back to Heer's Village, where Heerīs parents agreed to their
marriage. On the wedding day, Heer's jealous uncle, "Kaido" poisoned her
so the wedding wouldn't take place. Having heard the news Ranjha rushed to
aid Heer but was too late as she died. Ranjha becoming broken hearted once
again and died on her grave.
Warris
Shah
Creator
of immortal Heer Ranjha
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