Make Your Life into a Prayer: Parvathy Baul

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In this intimate and moving interview of Parvathy Baul by Zaya Benazzo, Parvathy tells of her first meeting with a Baul in a railway carriage in Bengal. She describes the nature of the relationship between guru and disciple and transmission in the Baul tradition, and ends by singing a song of devotion to her guru, accompanying herself on a one-stringed ektar.
It is said in Bengal that the Baul tradition originates from a time unknown, beyond what human history can trace, from Lord Shiva himself. This year at SAND Italy we got a direct taste of this ancient lineage through Parvathy Baul, a renowned Baul folk singer, musician and storyteller who opened the conference with a sensational performance that transfixed and transfigured. The presence of the sacred in the room was palpable. Parvathy is a part of a living nondual wisdom tradition transmitted from teacher to student for thousands of years, song by song, melody by melody.
In every aspect of its expression Baul points to the nondual nature of reality. “There comes a time when singing and not singing becomes one,” Parvathy reveals. “What is being sung is just a manifestation of the sound which we can experience with our senses, but there is also the sound of the Silence inside us, for which we don’t need the senses. When one becomes close with That, the singing and not singing becomes one.”
Unlike the traditions suspicious of the body and of human experience in general, the Baul tradition celebrates embodiment and sees singing and movement as a way to open the Higher Mind and incarnate it. “Until you experience it in the body, it is not going to stay.” Parvathy explains, ”So we say, bring it down.” There is a deep trust in the presence of the divine within the mundane. “Whatever is here, I have to experience the divine with my body. Where should I go from here? I’m in the world and I have no other place to go. The goal is to experience the divine here by living it every day.”
It is difficult to listen to Parvathy's breathtaking melodies without something deep in the heart being profoundly moved. Her singing emerges of deepest devotion, evokes the great longing of the soul, offers a living thread, a lineage leading to the Feet of Reality. Parvathy, is a testament to the nondual heart of devotion. “Make your life into a prayer,” she reminds us in the interview we want to share with you today, “Every action has to come from there.”
Join us at SAND US October 23-27 for five days of bringing down the sacred. This year we celebrate all the things science and nonduality From Quarks to Love!
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[@premabaul7570]

She is a siddha... you can tell by how she says the word... like it is some beautiful taste that just the mention of it brings joy to her face. She knows perfection.

[@parthasadhu]

Zaya, you are the best. Without any interference, you did a great job. Nowadays, interviewers talk so much. Best wishes.

[@Hwoman1123]

true

[@truthdare5131]

True, she just gave me another amazing perspective of interviews❤❤❤❤❤

[@drtruptijayinplr]

The most magical experience listening to her talk and tears flow as I feel her immense grace and love for the craft, her guru and her life.

[@branavasorubysivabalaratna7819]

Yeah. She is ....... more than just an enchanting human being.. but I bow down to that lady who is asking the questions too. Because, the way she never Interrupts; always smiling with glistening eyes.. yes. She is amazing too ..

[@bonnayschristine4715]

even silence becomes a song ... beautiful and so moving voice and smile .

[@narayandebnath4082]

A beautiful introduction to Baul philosophy and tradtion and an amazing song. God bless you Parvathy.

[@ellenrule3189]

She is exactly what im feeling in this maya of materialisms as she shows the peace living the world,the path to peace and love as a way of life

[@nom5205]

as i watched...i felt myself being drawn into her. God bless her and keep her safe.

[@kuizad]

Thank you for bringing this introduction to Baul. ❤ Parvathyji, when you sing, it touches the heart. I heard one of your song for the first time today. I don't understand the language but just felt so connected, so good... and then I found this interview. Feel so blessed to know we have souls like yourself guiding us. One of best things i liked in this interview is how you explained being in the world, doing our duties and yet not being affected by it. My deepest gratitude to all of Baul community for holding this tradition and teachings and bringing them to us @Zaya, thank you for bringing this interview in such a lovely way ❤

[@Sidtube10]

What a beautiful introduction to Baul and what a beautiful song of surrender starting at 27:55!

[@milongeeti-5895]

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[@Hwoman1123]

a priceless interview i heard it to learn one of her songs

[@prof.manjeetsinghjcboseust9034]

At last I found an authentic and enlightened lady in India

[@mahimasaraf6135]

Such beautiful interview , love listen from pravathy baul about her life ,her journey,her devotion ,just no word to explain .. I start to listen Parvathy baul and after one another ,tears comes listen her song I don't know language but my heart know what she singing.. hats off to her devotion 🙏

[@myuktube]

Awesome experience listening to her. Thanks so much for introducing baul tradition and Parvathy..

[@monique4731]

I could listen to Parvathy speak forever.

[@eidolonseidolons]

Thanks for sharing this! Interesting to see footage of Bauls!

[@vishayawilliams4378]

Such a beautiful interview and a beautiful philosophy! Thank you to you both.

[@enab6447]

Such an inspiration ...so deep ..there is sound in the silence

[@milongeeti-5895]

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[@prachibhatt302]

Thank you so much for this interview

[@chaitank]

So profound and definition with details and respectful explanation ... amazing interview ❤️🙏❤️

[@sreejapal2016]

It's amazing to hear you Parvati Baul Ma'am. So interesting to know about Baul tradition and such depth in the discussion. Thank you for the enlightenment .

[@jagadeesanv4484]

Highly inspiring. Thanks a lot.

[@papiko75]

Incredible sweet song Bengali language made to delight the heart and parvathy didi is the right ambassador to help sharing this eternal message

[@sarojsingh3291]

Amazing...thank u v much for uploading this video...God bless

[@raklajju]

Wonderfully simple explaination of the Baul tradition .... one is drawn to her

[@susanwoodward7485]

So beautiful - my first exposure to this serva practice - profound. Namaste

[@ramaachavan2311]

Wow, so much of depth in everything you say Mataji.

[@shamsulalamdhaka]

Thanks. Very important discussion about Baul shadhona.

[@hiteshbishnoi1162]

I want to like this video thousand times

[@CatsInHats-S.CrouchingTiger]

I needed this right now! 😭💕 she’s beautiful!

[@milongeeti-5895]

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[@bharattiwary9531]

Come to Kolkata India

[@1rober2]

Thank you so much.

[@sagardey2788]

Saadhu, Saadhuuu... !!! Can't stop myself from appreciating this interview -- the Baul way.

[@gregorylent]

so wonderful!

[@TheRaagaRoom]

My God!! This was an experience so valuable🙏

[@matjazpribosic1248]

Thank you!

[@debarthachatterjee8091]

I thank "The Person" from the bottom of my heart, who illumined my ignorance with the light of Baul tradition ...

[@obaburaj]

Beautiful interview

[@1952german]

Beutiful human being, deep knowledge of the heart - outstanding, deep bhakti.

[@hemavarma5436]

I can't believe such people are still there!

[@elqueseacomosea7714]

I don't understand

[@Shivohum22]

That energy you feel and still that calm demeanor is bliss from god. Once you achieve that there is nothing left in this world that can make you happy! Radhe Radhe.

[@billholtom1958]

Reality-Realization requires a teacher, a teaching, and a community of practitioners. In the Way of Adidam this is the case. To understand the profound nature and process of Reality-Realization, Avatar Adi Da Samraj has revealed what has never been revealed before; Conscious Light. Not only does He give the revelation of Conscious Light but He is Conscious Light Itself which is our true nature. Not only did He leave to humankind dharma, literature, and His Art-Images, but also His body to contemplate. Worth looking into.

[@palanetrabanavara9759]

My heart beats towards your Spritual Journey 🙏🙏🙏

[@milongeeti-5895]

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[@ravindradixit5494]

Most touching interview, I have learned so much

[@milongeeti-5895]

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[@geethulekshmi6340]

Always a wonder parvathy ji

[@freedommascot]

WOW...that’s all I can say. And, thank you!

[@milongeeti-5895]

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[@swarnendu89]

Didibhai, tomar ei adham choto bhai ke ashirbad dao.

[@youliantroyanov2941]

So beautiful ❤️

[@latakumar5463]

Parvathy baul mam aapko sadar pranam 🙏. Mam aapki aawaz mai bhakti hai ,bahoot hi jayada meethas hai. Mam mujhe English nahi aati hai fir bhi mai aapki aawaz sunne ke liye aapki videos ko sunti hu .bahoot aanand aata hai mam. Love you mam 😘❤️

[@truthdare5131]

Positively haunting❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mohanthomas1008]

Very good ,upload more realised masters

[@sohamsinha6989]

Woman Of Realization....🙏🙏

[@subratachatterjee3916]

she has this amazing twinkle in her eye, like a little baby. As we grow older, they say the eyes become duller. Her eyes still look like a newborn

[@nbvfo-6]

love you Maa

[@MrMikkyn]

Advaita Vedanta, Tantra, Sufism, Buddhism, Vaishnava Bhakti. It sounds so fascinating. Reminds me of Pancha Sakha Vaishnavas in Orissa.

[@wesleyteenwesley]

Pranaam ❤️

[@Seekfind]

Excellent.fillling

[@AbhishekYadav-hy3yq]

Just wow❤❤

[@robinnathan3436]

I'm a big fan of yours mam

[@anilkaul526]

How i wish I had the correct sub titles when she sang..... pranaam

[@whoopinglady]

Life changing ♥️🙏🕉🌈🌻

[@Pldorjee]

Just wow❤

[@francisleons]

You are so devine

[@kumararun9132]

Wow !

[@debasisbose4542]

Requesting for another interview by the interviewer who him/her self a veteran baul . Take care !

[@ONEEileenColts]

❤

[@amartomarshobar1978]

beauty!!!

[@adamc.3311]

THANK YOU THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS HeartFelt offering ~ JAI Ma Ma Ma

[@nihalharidi7702]

🙏💕💕💕

[@Bavubuka]

27:56 Wow. Praise God. 🙏❤️🙏

[@tapasbarman4177]

🙏

[@nbvfo-6]

JoyGuru

[@devendramistry3355]

Pronaam maate

[@melwebb64]

❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🙏🙏🕊

[@meltherecafe2394]

💙

[@tusharkantichongdar8314]

জয় মা এর নাম তো প্রেম সুখ দিয়ে দুঃখ নেয়া । আহা আহা কি অপূর্ব।

[@diptisharmaawasthi8390]

34:15

[@samkar5349]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@gayatrisharma1181]

👏🌹👏

[@gopinathr3725]

YOGIRAM SURATH KUMAR JAYA GURU RAYA 🦋

[@wilma8326]

Sounds like the source of Spanish Flamenco

[@gopipal9971]

How to wright a adhartick boulsong ?

[@tashy943]

🕉

[@wisevictor9751]

🙏🚩

[@rituparnabanerji3797]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Venuvdesom-zr4tq]

deep gatitude

[@mereunetulburat8022]

@scienceandnonduality I would like to have the English translation of the lyrics, from min. 27:44 ... These lyrics are touching and very meaningful for me. Could you give this translation?

[@sayanidas3498]

She herself explained it 32: 27 right after the song. Thanks!

[@mereunetulburat8022]

@@sayanidas3498 Many thanks! I must admit that I didn't watch the video till the end, thinking that it's useless, as long as there will be no translation offered ( for the song). Somehow I've pouted. :)))))))

[@Hwoman1123]

@@mereunetulburat8022 hahahaha we never know whats lying ahead unless we attempt it

[@meena6044]

Wonderful conversation,please accept my love

[@juliettedaitch4529]

May shmabahvi saraswati is his dasi

[@juliettedaitch4529]

Shmabahvi saraswati may be your radha. And ramchandras radha. Saraswati sulises radha and boazramos radha.

[@Bavubuka]

Anywhere to find the lyrics?

[@debaratinath9960]

Aha aha।

[@rathibaral5550]

ওনারে দেখলেই শান্তি লাগে।

[@manjubiswas9450]

আমি আপ্লুত

[@225deru]

The subtitle of the songs does not come any near to her lyrics.

[@Amita108]

do you have the lyrics of the song please, can you share in bengali

[@225deru]

@@Amita108 sorry I don't have.

[@iccheghuri9065]

I have a question. Can you servive without money like others real baul live like?

[@vinodtwenty]

fall in love,

[@kimechammaalcoull9373]

Thank you so much...it is beyond sublime...could I ask what this song is called and for a transcript of words sung? Kindest and most blessed regards🙏🏻🌹

[@suvomoy8975]

It is called Baul song....the most famous person whose songs are most popular till date, is Lalongitee.....search as Lalon Songs....

[@kimechammaalcoull9373]

Suvo Moy thank you so much 🙏🏻🌸

[@suvomoy8975]

@@kimechammaalcoull9373 you are most welcome... If you have any more quarry feel free to contact me...my whattapp is [phone]🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@phoenixoliviacopy2727]

27:40

[@juliettedaitch4529]

Trevor and you are eqaully radha to each other

[@ellenrule3189]

Yes Trevor brought me here!

[@user-uw9gv5cw8i]

Karan misses his mom a lot and saw himself as Ganesh. It my comprehension. Please dont harm him. Im not shiva neither is anybody I know