Lalon (1774? – 1890? CE), also known as Fakir Lalon Shah, was a prominent Baul saint in Bengal. The Bauls form a musical, mystical tradition that is similar to Sufism. Lalon composed hundreds – or perhaps thousands – of songs, and is an important figure in the culture of Bangladesh.

He talks to me
But he will not let me see him.
He moves
Close to my hands
But away from my reach.
I explore
The sky and the earth
Searching for him,
Circling round my error
Of not knowing me:
Who am I
And who is he?

Translation Deben Bhattacharya