ISSN : 0975-3419 Journal of THE JOURNAL OF RASE A Peer Reviewed Journal of Studies in English Rajasthan Association for Conference Papers presented at the XI Annual Conference of RASE hosted by J.N. Vyas University and Mahila P.G. Mahavidyalaya Studies in English Jodhpur, Rajasthan 01–02 November 2014 A Peer Reviewed Journal of Studies in English Guest Editor : Prof. Sudhi Rajiv Managing Editor : Prof. Hemendra Singh Chandalia The Journal of Rajasthan Association for Studies in English is an Annual Journal devoted to scholarly and authoritative opinion on broad cultural issues, focusing on the centrality of human concerns as evidenced in language, literature, art, cinema and translation. Manuscripts are welcome. They should conform to MLA Handbook VII Edition in all matters of form. Annual Subscription Rates for non-members of RASE India Individuals Rs. 100/- Institutions Rs. 200/- RASE Overseas Individuals Rs. 820/- US $ 20 Editorial Board takes no responsibility for inaccurate, misleading data, opinion and statements appeared in the articles published in this journal. It is the sole responsibility of the contributors. No part of this journals can be reproduced without the written permission of the Managing Editor who also holds the copyright (©) of the "Journal of RajasthanAssociation for Studies in English". ISSN : 0975-3419 VOLUME : 11 Year : 2015 western Rajasthan. The name of Vijay Dan Daitha is taken with great respect as a preserver and communicator of folklore across the country. Editorial His workVataan Ri Phulvari is almost a classic. It is satisfying that Dr. Sonika Gurjar's paper on his tales attempts to examine his contribution. Human beings are a category of living beings which rejoices in sharing. Many other papers chosen for publication refer to the work of this Unlike other species, human beings have a developed cognitive ability legendary author. Dr. Shefali Arora and Dr. Govind Saraswat in their which enables them to exchange their feelings, thoughts and papers talk about a film called“Paheli” based on one of the stories of experiences through verbal expressions. From time immemorial, the Daithaji. humanity has enjoyed such expression and recorded the experiences in Dr. Anant Dadhich's paper on the heroic personality of freedom fighter different forms. The tales of the past are lessons for future. In this sense Vijay Singh Pathik illustrates how an iconic figure finds reflection in whatever came to be expressed carried the wisdom of the people the renderings of the common people. Dr. Manoj Kumar's paper earned through ages of experience. This knowledge, handed down from analyses the ecological aspects of the Oral literature of Rajasthan. one generation to the other through the word of mouth formed what we Since the oral literature predominantly relates to the lives of the masses call today the folklore. Folklore is the voice of the masses and as such, in rural areas, a study of the ecological aspects is very relevant. The is vibrant with the life – force of the people. It is the basis of all first paper of this number written by Dr. Prakash Joshi based on literature and forms the foundation of many other art forms. Tibetan folklore opens up several theoretical questions relating to the This number of the Journal of Rajasthan Association for Studies in interpretation of folk literature. Haryana, a neighbor state, is also very English carries research articles presented in RASE conference rich in folklore. There are certain folk performances which are common organized by the Department of English, J.N. Vyas University, Jodhpur to both the states. “Sang” or “Swang” is performed in Haryana as well in association with Mahila PG Mahavidyalaya, Jodhpur and Rajasthan as Rajasthan. Dr. Naresh K. Vats, Dr. Karan Singh and Dr. Dalbir Singh Association for Studies in English. The conference titled “Learning have contributed their papers relating to the poetry and performances of from the Masses: Exploring the Folklore” was a grand success and Haryanvi folklore. brought to the fore various folk forms of literary and artistic Besides, the papers about the folk lore of Arunachal Pradesh by Tunge expression. The learned scholars presented their research papers Lollen and Taw Azu, folklore of Assam by Urmila Purohit, folklore of relating to folk literature in Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, West Bengal, Andhra Pradesh by Hema Paliwal, folklore of West Bengal by Dr. Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka, Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Sunita Sadh and the paper about the treatment of the plays of Girish Pradesh. Some of the selected papers are published in this number after Karnad by Dr. Satish K. Harit provide a glimpse of the folklore across a careful scrutiny by the peer team members. the country, thereby giving a national character to this number of the The papers selected explore various aspects of folklore beginning with journal. Devendra Rankawat's paper on adaptation of the plays of the very nature and scope of the discipline to the digital transformation Shakespeare in the form of films adds lustre to the journal. Harprasad of folk literary forms into New Media which have become very popular Roy's paper on folklore and children, Rukhsana Saifee's paper on these days. Dr. Mehzbeen Sadriwala and Dr. Pankaj Vyas have tried to folklore and Islam, Dr. Vibha Bhoot's paper on oral tradition, Dr. examine the nature of the folklore as an academic discipline also Hitendra Goyal' paper on Sarojini Naidu, Dr. Sarita Chanwaria's paper dwelling upon folklore as a pedagogical tool. Prof. Mukta Sharma and Dr. Rekha Tiwari's paper on tribal dance- drama “Gavri” are focuses on folk art and the narrative traditions of Rajasthan picking up valuable additions to the journal as they talk about very important popular folk narratives in the eastern as well as western Rajasthan. aspects of folklore. Rajasthan is very rich in folklore. Folklore of the western part of I am sure this number of the journal will help in enhancing our Rajasthan has been explored by a good number of scholars in this understanding the significance of of folklore in literary research. issue. Dr. Sonu Shiva and Dr. Jamil Usta have written an interesting paper on the popular folk performance called “ Rammat”. Dr. Rashmi st Rajpal Singh has chosen to talk about the deities and their worship in 21 November, 2015 Prof. Sudhi Rajiv Guest Editor CONTENTS 16. An Analysis of Ecological Aspect in Oral Narratives of 121 Rajasthan – Dr. Manoj Kumar 17. 'Living Like A Pig': Understanding A Folk Tale of Andhra 131 Pradesh – Hema Paliwa 1. Theologizing Folklore: Patterns of Tibetan Buddhism in 1 18. Exploring the Folklore of Assam – Urmila Purohit 137 The Snow Lion's Turquois Mane – Dr. Prakash Joshi 19. Folklore and Hindi Cinema: ReadingPaheli as a Germane 143 2. Folklore and Adaptation:Hamlet and Haider 14 Cultural Adaptation – Dr. Shefali Arora – Dr. Devendra Rankawat 20. Bauls:The Mystic Minstrels of Bengali Folk Culture 148 3. Depiction oF Beauty in Pt Lakhmi Chand's Poetry 21 – Dr. Sunita Sadh – Dr. Naresh K. Vats 21. Proverbs as Cultural Symbols: An Analysis of Galo Proverbial 157 4. What Can Common Folk Teach Us: Cinematography of the 29 Symbols – Mr.Tunge Lollen and Ms. Taw Azu Folk Life of Rajasthan – Dr. Govind Sarswat 22. The cult of Haryanvi Raagni: Mapping the Contours of Culture 163 5. Folktales, Children and Modern Challenges – Haraprasad Ray 35 – Dr. Dalbir Singh Yadav 6. The Integrated Experience of Creativity and Culture : Tradition 39 23. Revitalizing Folk Tales of Rajasthan : Vijay Dan Detha 177 ofRammat in Bikaner – Dr. Sonu Shiva and Dr. Jamil Usta – Dr. Sonika Gurjar 7. Folklore as a Discipline – Dr. Mehzbeen Sadriwala and 44 24. Exploring the Tresses of Folk Traditions in the Poems of 181 Dr. Pankaj Vyas Sarojini Naidu – Hitendra Goyal 8. Gavri- The folk Drama of Bhils of Rajasthan – Dr. Rekha Tiwari 48 25. Folktales: Exploring the Past to Recreate the Present and 192 Reweave the Future – Sarita Chanwaria 9. Folklore and Islam – Rukhsana Saifee 55 26. Book Review : A Daughter's Graphic Tribute to her Mother 200 10. Closure and Erasure: Brahmanical Ideology and Folklore of 59 – G.K. Sukhwal Princess Niwal Dai – Dr. Karan Singh 27. Book Review:Black Womanhood: Analyzing the Discrimination 202 11. Cultic Worship of Deities in Western Rajasthan 75 Double – H.S. Chandalia – Dr Rashmi Rajpal Singh 12. Acclimatizing Folklore: An Analysis of Girish Karnad's 84 Hayavadanaand Naga-Mandala – Dr. Satish Kumar Harit 13. From the Mute to Muse: Oral Tradition in Their Eyes Were 94 Watching God – Dr. Vibha Bhoot 14. Restructuring the Image of Vijay Singh Pathik Through Folk 100 – Dr. Anant Dadhich 15. Folk Art and Narrative Traditions of Rajasthan 114 – Prof. Mukta Sharma Journal of Rajasthan Association for Studies in English11: 1-13 (2015) 2 Prakash Joshi And so the age of the Promethean will to power – in which human beings rationally measure, calculate, predict, and Theologizing Folklore: Patterns of Tibetan control – turns into the age of Dionysiandiffusion, in which Buddhism in The Snow Lion's Turquois Mane desire is governed by the endless production and dissemination of floating signifiers (xv). Prakash Joshi The academic return to 'the theological' occasioned by the “implosion of the secular”signifies the cyclical and 'hermeneutically' In some curious ways, this desire to look beyond 'postmodernism' patterned nature of studies. In fact, this return had been due to has brought us back to some very 'centric' modes, beliefs and ways happen because man as a product