The Oscillator
Welcome, dear listeners, to another journey into the timeless wisdom of the Bauls.
Today, we explore a song that is not just music—it is a philosophy, a call to awaken the human spirit.
Take a moment. Imagine a wandering mystic, barefoot, carrying only an ektara, singing under the open sky. His voice rises above the noise of society, asking: If you wish to be human, then learn humanity first.
Episodes

Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
In this episode we explore the Baul song "You Are Kind, Kind‑Hearted," tracing its roots in Bengali mystical tradition and its plea to the merciful beloved. The discussion shows how the song blurs the line between human love and spiritual devotion.We break down the song’s imagery—invocation, the symbolism of the beloved’s feet, and the message that love is the truest wealth—and reflect on its emotional peak, where music becomes a mirror for personal longing and compassion.Listen to be reminded that being human means practicing compassion, treasuring love, and holding mercy at the center of life.

Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Welcome to a soulful episode that explores a song which transcends melody to become a philosophy of love and humanity. We delve into the cultural roots, emotional peaks, and universal message of the song "Love Tells Him," uncovering how it teaches compassion, connection, and the transformative power of love.Through close listening and reflection, we examine the song's invocation of love, its portrayal of human longing and vulnerability, and its call to live love as a daily practice. Join us as we let the music mirror our deepest feelings and remind us that love is the true treasure of life.

Sunday Dec 21, 2025
Sunday Dec 21, 2025
This episode explores a Baul song, "I Have a Soulmate in My Life," as a meditation on inner love, humanity, and spiritual companionship.Through lyrical analysis and reflection, the host reveals how the song teaches compassion, longing, and the idea that the beloved lives within us all.

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Welcome, dear listeners, to today’s journey into the heart of music, philosophy, and emotion.There are songs that don’t just play in our ears—they live inside us. They echo in our hearts, they stir something deeper than words, and they remind us of truths we often forget.

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Welcome, dear listeners, to another journey of sound, soul, and storytelling.Today, we are going to explore a song that is not just music—it is a philosophy, a way of living, a mirror to the human heart.
The song is Je Prem Kore Se Jane
It begins with a line that pierces through silence:
"Je prem kore, se jane."— Only the one who loves, truly knows.

Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Welcome, dear listeners, to today’s episode—a journey into the heart of love, longing, and humanity.There are songs that do more than entertain. They awaken something deep inside us, something that words alone cannot capture.
Today, we explore [Oi prem je kore se jane, byatha koto marome tane..

Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
In this episode of Lalan's Wisdom we explore the Baal saint Lalan Shah's teaching through the Baul song "Where shall I find him, the man of my soul?"—a journey inward that blends storytelling, philosophy, and emotion.We examine the Baul view that humanity is the path to the divine, the sacredness of longing, and the call to recognize the beloved within each human heart. Sit with the question, listen to the song, and let the search become a conversation with your own soul.

Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
The unknown bird in the cage comes and goes — who knows how?"This is not just a lyric. It is a mystery. A metaphor. A cry from the depths of human experience.In this episode, we will explore the meaning behind this timeless image. We will weave together storytelling, philosophy, and emotion. And at the heart of it all, we will pause to honor a song — he Unknown Bird in the Cage — Who Knows How It Comes and Goes — a song that carries the fragrance of longing, the ache of devotion, and the wisdom of humanity.

Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Welcome, dear listener…Take a deep breath… let the air settle gently into your chest… and allow yourself to arrive in this moment.
You are here, listening not just with your ears, but with your heart.And today, we walk together into the world of Lalon Fakir… the wandering mystic of Bengal… whose songs were not merely melodies, but questions that pierced the soul.
The theme we explore today is one of his most profound reflections: What is caste? What is its true form?A question that echoes across centuries, across societies, and perhaps… even within you.

Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Welcome, dear listener…Take a gentle breath. Let it rise, let it fall.Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment.
You are here, not just to hear words, but to feel them.To let them touch your heart, to let them stir your soul.
Today, we walk together into the wisdom of Lalon Fakir—the wandering mystic of Bengal, the voice of the Bauls, the singer of freedom.And we explore one of his most luminous teachings: If you worship humanity, you will become a golden human.


