#baul_gaan #baul_song #baul_gaan_বাউল_গান #Baul songs are a type of folk song that originated in Bengal and are influenced by Hindu bhakti movements and shuphi, a form of Sufi song. Baul songs are rich in metaphors and symbolism, and often have two layers of meaning. The Bauls are mystic minstrels who live in rural Bangladesh and West Bengal, India. They are known for preaching mysticism through their songs, which are essentially an oral tradition.