Dear Candidate, This Material is from Punjab PSC Study Kit. For Details Click Here : http://upscportal.com/civilservices/study-kit/ppsc Such examples arc available in the Punjabi Proverbs (Akhans) writings of Bhagats and Nath Jogis. Mughal Period Punjabi proverbs form a part of Punjabi The history of the literature of Mughal folk-literature. They contain the essence of the period reveals that the proverbs were edy experience of life as well as the unchanging used in the language of these days. The truths. Brevity, orality and compactness Gurus' own lines have become proverbial are some other characteristics of proverbs. e.g. Punjabi proverbs are of many kinds and their social and cultural importance can not Satia Eh Na Aakhian, Jo Maria I ag J be ignored Here is a detailed discussion on alarm Nanak Satian Janian, Ji Birha Punjabi proverbs. De nitions Various scholars Chot Marann' (Guru Amar Dass Suhi's have de ned proverbs in their own respective Vat) ways. In the words of Raymond Firth, "A and proverb is a terse didactic statement that is Tera Kiya Mcetha Laagc Hari Naam current in tradition. It ordinarily suggests a Padarath Nanak Maangc. (Guru Arjun course of action or passes a judgement on Dev) a situation." Another scholar Danis Saurat Double-line Dudh Sambhc Gujri Bed says, "The proverbs are crystallized forms of Dhan Sambhc Khatri Ben human experience." Jo Sukh Chhajju De Chubare Punjabi dictionary de nes proverb as a Na Oh Balkh Na Bukhare. compact collogial sentence which conveys Four-line in brief and popular dialect some profound Vekho Bharuey Di Akal Gai experience. According to Dr. Vanjara Bedi, 'The Majh Vech Ke Ghori Iai proverbs are compact and rhythmic sentences Dudh Peeno Gya spoken in peoples own dialect which convey Iidd Chakkni Pai. seme truth of human life." Seven-Iine:Chet Visakh Shaven Dr. Kamail Singh Thind has also de ned Jeth Haad Saven proverb as- that form of folk-literature which Saon Bhadoti Nhave expresses the crystallised experience of Assu Kattak Thoda Khave human life in a brief but suitable manner. Maghar Poh Roon Handhave From Historical Perspective-like Bujharats, the history of proverbs is also as Magh Phaggan Tel Malave. old as Vcdas. But the proof of their existence Te Vaid Hakim Kadi Na Jave. Punjabi is available from Punjabi literature as old as Proverbs are Powerful- Like Punjabis, the it is available. For example, the Shalokas of Punjabi proverbs are also powerful. They Sheikh Farid written in pre-Mughal period have full energy. The re ect very well Punjabi do not hint at any proverbs; rather some of life and culture. A majority of Punjabis are his Shalokas have turned into proverbs. engaged in agriculture. (a) Kandhi Uttc Rukhra, Kichrak Bannhe That is how it is said - Dabb Ke Vah. Rajj Dhir Farida Kache Bhande Rakhiye, Ke Kha (Plough well, eat well). Kichr Tain Ncer Social and Cultural Importance of Punjabi (b) Chal Chal Gaiya Pankhian Jinni Vasaye Proverbs 'Tal Farida Sara Bharia VI Chalsi, Like other languages, the proverbs of Thakke Kr val Ikkal. Punjabi also represent the culture and society www.upscportal.com For Any Guidance Call our Expert at +91 9212043702, 011- 65196422 Dear Candidate, This Material is from Punjab PSC Study Kit. For Details Click Here : http://upscportal.com/civilservices/study-kit/ppsc Panjab of Punjab. They stand witness to our social and cultural history. Here we are discussing (c) Maati Bagh Bagicha Maati Maati Di the importance of Punjabi proverbs with Gulzar. regard to the culture and society of punjab. Many other such like examples can be Punjab and Punjabi Language quoted from the history of the Post-Mughal period literature. Describing the geographical conditions of Ranjit Singh's period and British Rule- old Punjab Dr. Vanjara Bedi writes that in The literature of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's the North of Punjab lie the snow-clad hills of period can also be called invaluably rich Himalayas which sprawled from Jamuna in in the treasure of proverbs. Main Poets of the east to Atak in the West at some time and this period arc Has ham Kadar Yaar, Shah was named Sapt Sindhu by the Aryans. There Mohammad etc Here are some exunples of after this province shrank to ve rivers and those proverbs. came to be known as Punjab and its language (1) Koonjan Nazar Aaian Bajan Bhukhyan was called Punjabi. Punjab remained under Nu constant spate of invasions and Punjabis (2) Wang Nimbuan Lahu Nichor Ditta (Both had to resist every invader. Many proverbs arc famous about Punjab and Punjabi. by Shah Mohammad) (3) Hasham Maut Pave Carvana, Tukham (a) Punjab: Punjab vich Jammda Suab. Jahino Jande (b) Land of Punjab: Punjab Di Vahi Te Dudh (4) Gul Te Khar Paidaish & se, lk Bagh Di Malai Sada Lahewandi. Chaman De Dowen. People of Punjab In the literature written during the British Punjabi Na Pid Chhadde, Na Hatth Adde. rule particularly in Su poetry, Kissa Poetry, Punjab De Jammean Nu Nit Muhimman. Prose proverbs have been used generously. Punjabian Di Rehni Patshahan Wali. Dhann Modem Period Punjabi Ma wan De Jaye Jihnan Vadde Kot Nivaye. In modem age also the Journey of proverbs goes on uninterrupted and in many There are some other such nes also in books and other material an attempt has Guru Granth Sahib e.g. Dukh Daru Sukh been made to preserve them. Now we shall Rog Bhya, Rotian Karan Pooreh la at, Nivei discuss their composition. so Gaura Hoi, Mayadhari Annha Bola etc. Composition In Su Poetry There can be no general hard and fast Su Poetry has also made good use of rule regarding the composition of proverbs. proverbs and many lines of their poetry have Different proverbs have different formations. also turned proverbial. Dr. Kamail Singh Thind has shown the (a) Ik Din Tainu Supna Theesan Ga an composition of proverbs ranging from two Babal Walian Vo. words to ten lines as under: (b) Je Tudh Apna Aap Pachhata Sahib Two-word Vahi Patshahi Nu Milan Asan Bande. (Both by Shah Three-word Mawan Thandian Hussain) Chhawan www.upscportal.com For Any Guidance Call our Expert at +91 9212043702, 011- 65196422 Dear Candidate, This Material is from Punjab PSC Study Kit. For Details Click Here : http://upscportal.com/civilservices/study-kit/ppsc Integrated Study Kit for PPSC Jorian Jag Thorian (e) Jatt's Naivety: Kheti Khasman seti Jatt Ganna Na Deve, Gur di Bheli Four-word Auratan Ghar Dian Daulatan Deve. Jcha Des Teha Ves Agga Daud Pichha 2. Bania: In Punjab Banias have been Chaud trading or shopkeeping till today. That is Single-line Akkhon Annhi Naon why Bania is known as clever community. Noorbhaii But they spend lavishly on occasions like Kaun Kahe Rani Agga Dhak marriage. (d) Places of Punjab (a) Vanaj Karende Baniye, Hor Karende Lahore Da Garda Pishaur Da Zarda. Rees Aaega Nadaun, Jaega Kaun. (b) Baniye Di Kamai, Vijah Jan Zamccn Ne Chambe Di Hakk (Paddy), Guler Di Fakk Khai (Husk) Nurpur Di Gapp. Amritsar Siphi da 3. Khatri: In Punjab Khatris have been Ghar. doing the business of usury or shopkeeping in Karyana wares. In Punjabi proverbs they Castes have been portrayed as weak and cheats. Like in other parts of the country, Punjabi Char Chor Te Chare Thug Char Suniar, society was also divided into different castes, Chare Thathiar Char Chauke Solan, Solan which had their own respective natures and Duni Batri Ik Mara Jeha Khatri. characters. This aspect is visible in many 4. Kariar: In West Punjab, both Hindus Punjabi proverbs: and Muslims engaged in trade are called 1. Jatt: A large number of Punjabi Kariars. Here are some proverbs about proverbs are available on Jatts, and they Kariars: highlight many characteristics of this community. (a) Khao Brahman Nat, Pandh Pao Kariar Nat (a) Jatt's High-handednes (b) Kan, Kariar, Kutte Da, Vlsah Na Kariye Jatt Pilaye Lassi, Gal Vich Pa Lae Sutte Da Rassi. (c) Ik Khurpe Wall Rani Sahwen Nau Kriar Jatt Jattan De Saale, Viche Karde Ghale Di Dhar Bhali Male. Domestic/Family Life (b) Surfeited Jatt: According to Dr. Swaran Singh, popular 1. Chitta Kappra, Kukkar Khana Us convictions and beliefs in Social Life may Jatt Da Nahin Tikana. not come true on the criterions of principles or logic, but they are important due to their 2. Jatt Jatt Da Rehnda kama, Bhukha traditional values. Many folk proverbs re ect Mare Tan Kare Salaman. our domestic life. As per Dr. Bedi, these (c) Famished Jatt: proverbs include the importance of home, Bhukhe Jatt Katora Labhya Pani Pee mutual husband-wife relations, dominance Pee Aaphrya. of man over woman, inef ciency of a clumsy (d) Caref eeness ofJatt Jatt Yamla, Khuda woman, disputes between mother-in-law Nu Lai Gaye chor. and daughter-in-law and a satirical mention www.upscportal.com For Any Guidance Call our Expert at +91 9212043702, 011- 65196422 Dear Candidate, This Material is from Punjab PSC Study Kit. For Details Click Here : http://upscportal.com/civilservices/study-kit/ppsc (a) Honi Hoi Amitt, Bhawen Ro Te Bhawen of women's dealings with their parents and Pitt. parents -in-law. Here are some examples. (b) Vah Karman Deya Balia, Ridhi Kheer Te Home: Ban Gaya Daha. (a) Apne Ghar Har Koi Badshah Ae (c) Maaye Puttar Janendiye, Karara Na (b) Ghar Teewian De, Nan Mardan De. Man- Deniye Vand, Ik Pae Charhende Ghoriye, Woman - Ik Tukde Khande Mang. (a) Mard Di Maya, Birchh Di Chhaya. (d) Eh Dekho Kismat De Khel Parhe Farsi Veche Tel. (b) Mard Mitti Da Vi Maan Nahin. Superstitions-Superstitions are a part (c) Janani Mange Pede Ohnu Den Wale of the cultural life of a society.