Shafique106
Central Idea (کہانی کا مرکزی خیال):
A British archaeologist stumbles upon a forgotten Sufi shrine buried beneath the sands of the Cholistan Desert. As he explores ancient scrolls and whispered legends, he is drawn into visions of a wandering dervish whose presence still haunts the land. What begins as historical research slowly becomes a spiritual awakening
Setting (پس منظر):
Location: Cholistan Desert, Southern Punjab, British India (1930s)
Tone: Mysterious, spiritual, poetic
Themes:
East vs. West (روحانیت بمقابلہ سائنسی شک)
Forgotten Sufi wisdom
Mystical dreams and revelations
Historical flashbacks to Mughal and early Sufi periods
Main Characters:
Edward Hale - A 33-year-old British archaeologist sent to map ruins in India.
Rational, scientific mind
Haunted by a past war memory
Begins experiencing dreams of another life...
Baba Noor Shah - A legendary Sufi wanderer said to have vanished into the sands.
Appears in Edward's visions
Speaks in poetry and parables
Guiding Edward unknowingly toward spiritual truth
Zulekha - A local village healer
Granddaughter of a Sufi disciple
Keeper of oral legends
Helps Edward understand the invisible world