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Bāul| Member of a Bengali mystical sect that emphasizes freedom from compulsion, from doctrine, and from social caste; they avoid all outward forms of religious worship. Not ascetic, they aim for harmony between physical and spiritual needs. |
| An oral tradition is passed down by gurus (teachers). The Bāuls make extensive use of music and poetry. |
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