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According to legend, this deyiş (mystical song) was one of three performed by Pir Sultan Abdal before his execution by Hızır Paşa. Despite being ordered to compose a song that did not mention "the Shah" (a reference to the Safavid ruler and spiritual leader), he included the name repeatedly, signaling his unwavering devotion.

Erkan Oğur's interpretation of is widely regarded as a definitive modern masterpiece of Turkish folk music, characterized by its deep spiritual resonance and minimalist musicality. Context and Origin erkan_ogur_karsida_gorunen_yayla

The recurring line "Ben de bu yayladan Şah'a giderim" (I, too, shall go from this highland to the Shah) symbolizes a transition from the physical world to a higher spiritual realm or divine truth. According to legend, this deyiş (mystical song) was

The lyrics were written by the 16th-century Alevi-Bektashi poet and mystic Pir Sultan Abdal . Context and Origin The recurring line "Ben de