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<p>This paper examines the representation of women’s bodies within the framework of Bāul philosophy, focusing on its spiritual, cultural, and gender dynamics. The primary objective is to explore how Bāul songs and literature depict the female body as both a medium for spiritual liberation and a site of societal control. Through critical engagement with theories from Foucault, Butler, Irigaray, Spivak, and de Beauvoir, the study analyzes the duality of women’s bodies being symbolized as empowering yet objectified in Bāul tradition. The research also addresses the subversive or reinforcing nature of patriarchal structures in these representations. By comparing Bāul with other South Asian mystic traditions, the paper offers insights into the intersection of gender, spirituality, and body politics while highlighting the contemporary relevance of these themes within feminist discourses.</p>

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Embodied Divinity and Gendered Paradox: Reimagining the Female Body in Bāul Philosophy

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    2025年6月23日

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  • Sayantan Thakur

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This paper examines the representation of women’s bodies within the framework of Bāul philosophy, focusing on its spiritual, cultural, and gender dynamics. The primary objective is to explore how Bāul songs and literature depict the female body as both a medium for spiritual liberation and a site of societal control. Through critical engagement with theories from Foucault, Butler, Irigaray, Spivak, and de Beauvoir, the study analyzes the duality of women’s bodies being symbolized as empowering yet objectified in Bāul tradition. The research also addresses the subversive or reinforcing nature of patriarchal structures in these representations. By comparing Bāul with other South Asian mystic traditions, the paper offers insights into the intersection of gender, spirituality, and body politics while highlighting the contemporary relevance of these themes within feminist discourses.