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Writing the Self The Life and Philosophy of a Dissenting Bengali Baul Guru 1st Edition by Jeanne Openshaw ISBN 0198062478 9780198062479

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Author(s): Jeanne Openshaw
ISBN(s): 9780198062479, 0198062478
Edition: 1
File Details: PDF, 8.24 MB
Year: 2010
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 0198062478 
ISBN 13: 9780198062479
Author: Jeanne Openshaw

This book investigates the largely unexplored terrain of the lives of Baul Gurus by studying the autobiography of Baul Guru, Raj Krishna, and situating Baul songs in a larger socio-historical perspective. The author examines the life, ‘lineage’, and legacy of Raj Krishna in the context of the Renaissance in colonial Bengal, the growth of urban middle classes, transforming identities and the development of spiritual philosophy in the subcontinent. She traces the life and beliefs of Raj and his disciples through both oral and written sources. This volume also provides a comprehensive picture of the religious and socio-cultural aspirations of the people being addressed by the Baul Gurus. The appendices of the volume are also very informative with a translieration of the original text, and discussions on the methods of dating and analysing Baul texts.

Writing the Self The Life and Philosophy of a Dissenting Bengali Baul Guru 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Background and Scope

  • Methodology

  • The Baul Tradition

Chapter 2: The Historical and Cultural Context of Baul Philosophy

  • Origins of the Baul Movement

  • Social and Religious Milieu

  • Key Philosophical Themes

Chapter 3: The Life of the Dissenting Baul Guru

  • Early Life and Influences

  • Spiritual Journey

  • Role in the Baul Community

Chapter 4: Baul Philosophy and Practice

  • Concepts of Self and Identity

  • The Role of Music and Poetry

  • The Quest for Liberation

Chapter 5: Dissent and Dialogue

  • Critiques of Orthodox Religion

  • Interaction with Modernity

  • Baul Philosophy in Contemporary Context

Chapter 6: Writing the Self

  • Autobiographical Elements

  • Narrative Techniques

  • Self-Presentation and Identity Construction

Chapter 7: Conclusion

  • Summary of Findings

  • Contributions to Baul Studies

  • Implications for Understanding Dissent

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