Boron Dahanir Ela (Bisnhnupriya Manipuri Rain Invoking Songs, 1450 A.D.)
Posted by: Ashim Singha on: April 10, 2007
Boron Dahanir Ela (Rain Invoking Songs)
The most renowned ancient folk song in Bishnbupriya Manipuri, which has been handed down through oral tradition. This song was composed at a time, when the story of the epic became very popular. The song is addreesed to Soralel, the king of Gods.It is believed that this song is endowed with the power of calling-forth rain. Accordingly, in times of dearth, this song is sung at night in chorus by males and females with a view to calling forth rain.
Songs composed in Medieval Bishnupriya Manipuri Language, 1450 A.D.
1.
Soralelelete rajaro leipak kumou koilo
liepake marai makhonge khoimure jangal dilo
khumolor mati hukeilo boron diyade douraja
lukong mahei lukulil boron diyade douraja
English Rendering:
O Saralel, the King of the gods, the land of the Khumals has become sandy because of dearth. Khaimu is making a dam with grass and other things. O King of the gods, the land of the Khumals has dried up i pray, send us rain.
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