Tag: northeastindianliterature

  • “Ka Hukum” da i Dawa Dkhar

    Ka Hukum

    Hukum na chwa da ong,

    Pynduh ia ki tam adong;

    Sajier syndong yei man i long,

    Iow leit ka pyrthai u klam sarong;

    Hei ktien thylliej man i wa jem,

    Burom iow phooh ka iung ka sem;

    Kam u knii to ieiñ rangbah,

    Ham em mynsien dei sah khynnah;

    U kynrad wa stad na jrong,

    Wow bichar lut yeini nadong chadong.

    Ka Hukum

    Hukum na shuwa ka la ong,

    Pynduh ïa ki tam adong;

    Sumar syndong ïa la ka long ka man,

    Ban lait ka pyrthei ban kren sarong;

    Ha ka ktien ka thylliej long kiba jem,

    Ban phuh ka burom ha ïing ha sem;

    Kum u kñi to ïeng rangbah,

    Wat don ka mynsiem kaba dang sah khynnah;

    U Kynrad ba stad na jrong,

    Un bishar lut ïa kane nadong shadong.

    An original Pnar poem entitled "Ka Hukum" by @dawadkhar ✒️📖 Khublei Chiboon wa phah phi ya ka jingthoh yong phi kawa sñiaw toh wa ki por katni 😄🙏

    Kane ka poitri ka don ha ka, ka jingïasyriem bad "Ki Jingsneng Tymmen" ha ka rukom thoh bad ka rukom hikai jong ka.

    🟡 Khasi translation by @speakyourroots

  • “Funeral Nights” by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih

    Funeral Nights by Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih has been receiving wonderful reviews by writers as well as readers 😀😀

    The book is based on "Ka Phor Sorat" which is a funeral ceremony which was performed in the village of Nongshyrkon. We are so excited to read this book! It is available on amazon.in

    Dr. Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih is currently a Professor in the Department of English, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

  • A Glimpse of Tirot Sing: “A Memoir of the Late David Scott, Esq.” written by Major Adam White (1831)

    On the occasion of the death anniversary of U Tirot Sing, the 17th of July, here is "A Glimpse of History–U Tirot Sing Syiem" sent by @carey_lynz

    In the book A Memoir of the Late David Scott, Esq., written by Major Adam White (1831, 1st edition), White narrates how David Scott took intense interest in the newly discovered region that is, the North East Frontier. White narrates how he had personally witnessed the "Cassya states" (Khasi States) and the beautiful hills which reminded him of the South of Scotland. At this time, the territory under Hima Nongkhlaw was not under British control. It so happened that Tirot Sing wanted to rent some areas in Assam from the Assamese Raja. David Scott said that he would be happy to oblige, if Tirot Sing would allow the British passage through his territory to go to Sylhet.

    This led Tirot Sing to call for an Assembly in order to discuss Scott's request. The British witnessed a very impressive meeting in Nongkhlaw. The Assembly sat in a circle according to their ranks. What struck the Britishers was the "order and decorum of the debators". There was respect for the opponent in the debate and the orator of each party was given a fair chance to speak. This continued for a long time. Growing impatient, David Scott sent a "dozen of bottles of rum" to the Assembly in the hope that the debate would end but the rum was returned.

    From these events, we come to know how the Khasis were a people who honoured each others' word and respected each others' opinion. Therefore, as we commemorate the life of U Tirot Sing Syiem, may we remember the value and power of our words like our forefathers before us. Lest we forget, let's remind ourselves of who we truly are.

    The above-mentioned events have been summarised from the book written by Major Adam White. The contributor, Dr. Naomi C. Nonglait is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, St. Mary's College, Shillong.

    Picture 1: Google, Picture 2, 3 and 4 sent by @carey_lynz

  • “Peit Cheitai Cheitu” da Saweini Laloo

    Dang step dang step, chong u woh Ephrin

    Ha ka ben kawa rong soo

    Ka kot khubor ha kti beit, hajan

    Peit u cheitu, peit u cheitai

    Man da dep pure u

    Te chong u chi slem

    Peit u ia ki bru

    Wa lai cheitai cheitu

    Oh Papun o! Oh Papun o!

    Khana ia nga yi ioo phi cheitai?

    Ki jingmut u ioosar cha jngai

    Ham kylli jingkylli ware o ksu

    Peit cheitai, peit cheitu

    Wa lai ki kari wa ki bru

    Dang step, dang step, chong u woh wa ka ksu u

    Ha ka ben kawa rong blue

    Ka kot khubor ha kti ïong o

    Peit ki waroh arngut cheitai, cheitu.

    Original Pnar poem: "Peit Cheitai Cheitu" by @nini_sasa_23 😄😄 Thank you for the poem!

    This is a quaint and evocative poem about her "Papun" (grandfather) reading his newspaper in the veranda and then spending hours observing and ruminating on passersby and cars. 🌻🌻💞💞

  • The Legend of U Sier Lapalang as a comic book!

    This comic book has been adapted from the Khasi folktale U Sier Lapalang by Joshua S. Rynjah. It was published by Joshua S. Rynjah and Alienleaf Studio in 2014.

    The book is available on Google Play Store as an e-book: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/The_Legend_of_U_Sier_Lapalang?id=e-y4BAAAQBAJ

    Script: Joshua S. Rynjah

    Storyboard: Joshua S. Rynjah

    Art: Alienleaf Studio

    Art Director: Joshua S. Rynjah

    Graphic Designer: Dipankar Sinha

    Post Processing: Dipankar Sinha

    Colour and Shading by: Aikindasuk D. Khongsngi and Grover Me'Gam

    Online Publishing and Marketing: Lambert Shadap and Lenin Nongsiej

    Joshua S. Rynjah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of English, St. Mary's College, Shillong.