Yuŋ Blai — A Sacred Bond With The Gods | Daohi Manar

Ha ka la-ær wa jem,
Najŋai sñau yeisur 'ŋōh-dem',
Ki sur kûrpad-kûrpon, ki kûntien kordor u siaŋ!
Man ka yuŋ khōid, yuŋ kûntaŋ.
U sûnchar yeiwa da pûnchoŋ ki syiem ki kmai,
I stad u warim, yoh u lait na i jæt i pai;
Yoh u neh i suk, u sah i yatoh-yajan.....
Yuŋ Blai — wa pûnchit yei mûnsien, yeimaya u pûnkhlan.

In the Yuŋ Blai, we honor the sacred rituals,
Invoking divine protection to shield us from harm.
With each prayer, we seek the blessings of the gods, Ensuring peace and prosperity in our land.

Na tûŋkoŋ yuŋ blai, yeisuk da e 'ti lut
Neibhah yoŋ ka chi-rûnyeiñ da raikut;
Wapli uwa duna ka yaroŋ, tûmbuiñ ka tûŋka!
Man ka yuŋ yarap, yuŋ yada.
Da lut i mûnsien, da her wei r'ŋu,
Du wa yoh u yachemlaŋ iwi don kam chipaiu;
I stad u warim, yoh u roi u par chihajar thûndai!
Yuŋ Blai — noŋrim "U kamai yei hok" kat daŋ im daŋ lai.

Yoŋ ka yap ka sa, niam ne dustur-riti,
Na yuŋ blai u sdaŋ, yei wûrchau kti;
Yoh u pûn-eh daw-nasib, u im 'tipbru -tipblai'!
Yuŋ Blai — Niamtre waksoh-tbat hukum blai.

Poet's note: This poem reflects the reverence and sacred duties carried out in the Yuŋ Blai in the Jaiñtia Hills, highlighting the roles of various deities and the importance of rituals and communal harmony in the spiritual life of the people. During Behdeiñkhlam, rituals in the Yuŋ Blai involve invoking the protection and blessings of the deities to ward off evil and ensure a bountiful harvest. These 'Yuŋ Blai' are especially significant during the festival of Behdeiñkhlam, a key cultural and religious event that underscores Jaiñtia identity and uniqueness.