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Sanatan Das Thakur Baul
was born at Khulna, Bangladesh. His family had embraced the
Baul tradition for at least four previous generations, so
the young Sanatan was immersed in the culture of Baul
dharma, song and dance from an early age. His initiatory
guru in the tradition was Nitai Khepa, who introduced him to
the Baul sadhana or spiritual practice. Later, the
great Monohor Khepa gave him instruction in the intricacies
of the music. Today, he lives on a small ashram in Khoirboni,
a village in the Bankura district of Bengal, with his wife,
Mirabai and an extended family. Many come to him for
spiritual guidance in the Baul tradition. He travels
occasionally, communicating the love for and longing for the
Beloved (the Man of the Heart, in Baul tradition) through
his music. Sanatan is particularly appreciated for his
attractive dancing which, like his singing, has more
conscious artistry about it than that of most Bauls. He is
one of the few Bauls who is occasionally asked to perform on
All India Radio Calcutta. |
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