Part 7 - Further scope

The land of Jhulelal is Sindh. His birthplace Nasarpur, Thatta region and the area of influence are in Sindh. The temples and shrines of Lord Jhulelal and a railway station by name Uderolal are also located in Sindh, Pakistan.

During the British rule, Sindh was a part of India. Subsequently, after the partition, it became a part of India’s neighbouring country Pakistan. The present situation is such that the relationship between the two countries is not conducive to undertake a journey to visit those places situated in Pakistan where the character of Lord Jhulelal flourished and not only that but it had a big impact on the whole region of Sindh.

It would be worth considering to suggest the Archaeological Department of that country and United Nations that the monuments of historic importance connected with the deity be declared as protected sites and be looked after well. Some reports are suggestive of the dilapidated conditions of such monuments.

In the present political situation and the diplomatic relations between the two countries, one would find it difficult to visit the places which could throw more light on the subject. It would be difficult to obtain a Visa due to estranged relations. However, one should always be optimistic that there would be an improvement in the relationship between the two countries in the near future.

At such times one may be able to visit Nasarpur, Lord Jhulelal’s birth place in Sindh along with the temples and shrines of the deity in Pakistan. It could also be possible to have an interaction with the priests of the temples, people living in those towns, the scholars of Indology and history, to visit the libraries and go through some records and literary sources. This could help in obtaining some more information from Sindh for further research.