Sur Kedaro (Sindhi: سرڪيڏارو ) is one of the 30 Surs (Chapters) from Shah Jo Risalo. This Sur gives reference to the tragic epic of Karbala and the martyrdom of grandson Hussein ibn Ali of Muhammad. The contents of this Sur, are section-wise are described below:
Contents
- Coming of Muharram, the month of mourning of martyrdom of Hussein ibn Ali a trial of their love.
- The apparent helpless state of Imams.
- Their bravery in fighting-their murder a wish of God.
- Their union with God after death.
Contents of Sur Kedaro
Shah Latif emphasizes the need to inculcate a sense of courage and sacrifice among the people of Sindh. Through Sur Kedaro, dealing with the sacrifices of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Muhammad, Latif urges the people of Sindh to rise against their illegitimate rulers and, in the effort, not hesitate to sacrifice their lives. He motivates them in the following manner:
In the battlefield, brave people face each other with courage. Their shining swords clash with a din. The combatants charge each other fearlessly. The tossing chopped heads are spread everywhere in the battlefield.
Horses and bridegrooms (warriors) have very short lives. They spend a part of their lives in prisons or forts, and the remaining part of it in the battlefield.
English Transaltion
Sur Kedaro has also been translated in English by Zulfiqar Ali Bhatti.