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A FOLK SONG FROM BANGLADESH By the ‘Baul’ artist Lalon (c. 1774–

1890)

Throughout the life, Lalon sang of a society where all religions and beliefs are in harmony.

TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH

Saying , ‘Lost is honour, lost is honour’,Everyone is making a fussNo one is eager to do the right thing and is unwilling to see everything

What race were you, before you were bornwhat race are you ,after you are born what race will you be, after you diethink and just tell me

TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH

Saint sinner blacksmith cobblerEveryone uses the same waterAnd no one objectsWhen death comes he leaves behind no one

If an outcast feeds someoneWhat harm does it cause ?Lalon say’s what is raceI’m yet to understand

INTERPRETATION

What does the song mean ?

The differences between people are man-made

When someone is born or dies he does

WHAT IF ... understood each

others point-of-view Respected the

differences Worked together for

a common goal

THEREFORE...

IF WE COMBINE OUR UNIQUENESS THAN ...

A WORLD WITHOUT CONFLICT & WAR...

THANK YOU !