Love Song of the World (5.23 Mins.)
Channel: Indian Diplomacy
Date: 2011-11-02

The story of the wandering minstrels, also known as the Baul singers, is a story of celestial love that is spread through music. The Baul considers the differences of caste, community and creed irrelevant to human existence since his religion is grounded in humanistic principles. Being a Baul is about erasing boundaries and opposing all forms of man-made differences. The Baul believes that his god resides within him and that it is possible to access him only through strict and seamless devotion. In the early 60's, the West encountered Baul poetry and subsequently the Baul travelled to the West. Purna Das is the most revered Indian folk musician abroad and he has paved the way for the popularity of the cult, performing along with Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Ravi Shankar and others.