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PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDINGPTPI Conference
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 !