{"product_id":"the-quest","title":"The Quest","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: NIYOGI BOOKS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shankar Sen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition\u003c\/strong\u003e: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9789381523131\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 304\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCover\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout The Book\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Quest (Moner Manush)\u003c\/em\u003e is more than just a biography of the legendary Lalon Fakir; it is a profound exploration of his journey—both personal and spiritual. Written as a film script, this book follows the \u003cstrong\u003etransformation of a simple young man\u003c\/strong\u003e into the revered figure of Lalon Fakir, revealing the social dynamics of the time and the deep faith between a disciple and his Guru. It unveils the philosophical and emotional depths that led Lalon to his profound understanding of life and the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLalon Fakir, an iconic figure in Bengali culture, is known for his \u003cstrong\u003edevotional songs\u003c\/strong\u003e that transcend religious boundaries, intertwining the \u003cstrong\u003emusic of the Baul community\u003c\/strong\u003e with deeply philosophical musings. Through his lyrics, Lalon communicated a message of \u003cstrong\u003euniversal love, spirituality, and freedom\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rejecting the constraints of institutionalized religions, the Bauls embraced a more liberated, inclusive approach to spirituality, expressing their beliefs through poetry, music, and song.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis film-script vividly portrays Lalon’s philosophy—his journey toward a singular entity that his heart desperately yearned for. It paints a vivid picture of the \u003cstrong\u003eBaul community's\u003c\/strong\u003e revolt against established customs and religions, showcasing how they created a spiritual space beyond narrow religious divides. In Lalon's own words, they were like \"a rudderless raft in a shore-less river,\" a hidden current where one could be \u003cstrong\u003elost in search of the true self\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book offers not only an insight into Lalon’s life but also into the \u003cstrong\u003etransformative power of spirituality and love\u003c\/strong\u003e, as envisioned by the Baul tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Niyogi Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49981695754544,"sku":"Niyogi_9789381523131","price":1063.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9968\/4144\/files\/niyogi-books-book-default-title-the-quest-41379575955760.jpg?v=1775967348","url":"https:\/\/www.retailmaharaj.com\/bn\/products\/the-quest","provider":"Retail Maharaj","version":"1.0","type":"link"}