Yuŋ Blai — A Sacred Bond With The Gods Poem Rhyme Scheme and Analysis
Rhyme Scheme: AABCADEE FAC CCGCHDCI CCII| Ha ka la r wa jem | A |
| Naj ai s au yeisur ' h dem' | A |
| Ki sur k rpad k rpon ki k ntien kordor u sia | B |
| Man ka yu kh id yu k nta | C |
| U s nchar yeiwa da p ncho ki syiem ki kmai | A |
| I stad u warim yoh u lait na i j t i pai | D |
| Yoh u neh i suk u sah i yatoh yajan | E |
| Yu Blai wa p nchit yei m nsien yeimaya u p nkhlan | E |
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| In the Yu Blai we honor the sacred rituals | F |
| Invoking divine protection to shield us from harm | A |
| With each prayer we seek the blessings of the gods Ensuring peace and prosperity in our land | C |
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| Na t ko yu blai yeisuk da e 'ti lut | C |
| Neibhah yo ka chi r nyei da raikut | C |
| Wapli uwa duna ka yaro t mbui ka t ka | G |
| Man ka yu yarap yu yada | C |
| Da lut i m nsien da her wei r' u | H |
| Du wa yoh u yachemla iwi don kam chipaiu | D |
| I stad u warim yoh u roi u par chihajar th ndai | C |
| Yu Blai no rim U kamai yei hok kat da im da lai | I |
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| Yo ka yap ka sa niam ne dustur riti | C |
| Na yu blai u sda yei w rchau kti | C |
| Yoh u p n eh daw nasib u im 'tipbru tipblai' | I |
| Yu Blai Niamtre waksoh tbat hukum blai | I |
Daohi Manar
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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.
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