Volume II,Issue IV, March 2026
Volume-II, Issue-IV, March, 2026 |
Received: 17.03.2026 | Accepted: 27.03.2026 | ||
Published Online: 31.03.2026 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.04W. | |||
রবীন্দ্র সাহিত্যে বাউল দর্শনের প্রভাব সন্দীপ কুমার পতি, গবেষক, রামকৃষ্ণ মিশন বিদ্যামন্দির, বেলুড় মঠ, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
ABSTRACT | ||
The
Baul tradition represents a distinctive spiritual stream within the cultural
and philosophical heritage of Bengal. At its core lies the search for the “Moner
Manush”—the inner or eternal being within the human self. Baul
practitioners emphasize a human-centred mysticism that prioritizes personal
spiritual experience over formal doctrines, scriptures, or ritual practices.
The human body and inner consciousness are regarded as the primary locus of
spiritual realization. Through disciplined practice, music, and reflective
insight, the seeker attempts to discover the divine presence within oneself. In
this sense, Baul philosophy promotes self-knowledge and spiritual freedom
beyond caste distinctions, social hierarchies, and rigid religious identities.
The songs of the renowned Baul mystic Lalon Shah express this
humanistic vision by questioning social divisions and emphasizing the unity of
human existence. Baul thought also reflects influences from Sahajiya Vaishnavism and Sufism. The tradition
significantly influenced Rabindranath Tagore,
who helped introduce Baul ideas and songs to the wider intellectual world.
Thus, Baul philosophy presents a unique vision of spirituality grounded in
inner realization, love, and human unity. | ||
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