- Bauls are mystic minstrels from Bengal, known for their unique spiritual tradition and music. - They seek spiritual liberation by searching for the divine or 'Maner Manush' within the human body itself, rejecting external rituals and societal norms. - Their philosophy is a blend of Sufism and Vaisnavism, emphasizing introspection and the human body as the microcosm of the universe.
Which saint tradition put emphasis on the concept of 'Maner Manush' ?
Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2017 · Topic: Human Development (Social Inclusion, Exclusion, and Vulnerable Populations)
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