Manmi santali poem
Manmi: A Santali Ode to the Soul of Humanity
"Manmi" (meaning Human or Humanity in Santali) is a profound poetic exploration that delves into the essence of what it means to coexist, survive, and thrive as part of the human race. Rooted deeply in the cultural ethos of the Santal community, the poem transcends tribal boundaries to touch upon universal truths.
Themes and Narrative Arc
The Connection to Nature: In Santali literature, humanity is never viewed in isolation. The poem often portrays "Manmi" as a child of the earth (*Ot-Has*) and the sky, emphasizing that our humanity is tied to how we treat the soil, the forests, and the spirits of our ancestors.
The Struggle and Resilience: It captures the physical and emotional labor of the human condition. Whether it is the rhythmic toil in the fields or the internal battle of the conscience, the poem highlights the endurance of the human spirit.
Equality and Brotherhood: A central pillar of the poem is the rejection of artificial divisions. It serves as a reminder that under the skin, the "Maya" (blood/soul) of every human flows with the same intensity and purpose.
Key Characteristics
Tone: Reflective, rhythmic, and deeply empathetic.
Imagery: Uses natural metaphors—like the deep roots of a Sal tree or the flowing waters of a river—to describe human character.
Language: Rich in Ol Chiki nuances, utilizing the melodic and percussive nature of the Santali language to create an oral tradition feel. |
The Essence of the Message
The poem ultimately argues that **Manmi-at** (Humanity) is not merely a biological state, but a moral choice. It challenges the reader to look beyond the material world and find the "Thakur" (Divine) within their fellow beings. It is a call to return to kindness, simplicity, and the communal harmony that defines the Santal way of life.
"Being born as a human is a gift; living with humanity is a practice."
Manmi Santali poem
Mit khukire banu talang reho janam
Balang chepej akat reho mit ayo wah mayam
Sawta tala jenget jenget tahen nalang aalang
Hiska hului sanamah dheka sahayalang.
Suluk nirai teyar lagit rikayalang mit te
Bairi kowa birudhre tingu nalang sawte
Manmi talare jumit lagit kamiyalang mit te.
Mone jiwi re balang dohoi aa monere hith
Teyar rakab aalang sawta reya vith.
Dish hudish em kateh manmi dolang beretko
Aakil horte delang darhaw ko.
Jati tala hiska hului monere aalum aguya.
Rilamala nowa somaj aalom solom lotom
Manmi kanam hui hochowan nowage aamah uprum.
❤️By:- Rimil❤️
মানমি সাঁওতালী কবিতা
মিৎ খুকিরে বানুঃ তালাং রেঁহ জানাম
বালাং চেপেজ আঁকাৎ রেঁহ মিৎ আয়ো আঃ মায়াম ।
সাঁওতা তালা জেঙ্গেৎ জেঙ্গেৎ তাহেনালাঞ আলাঞ
হিসকৌ হালায় সানামাঃ ঢেকা সাহায়ালাঞ ।
সুলুক নিরাই তেয়ার লাগিৎ রিকৌয়ালাঞ মিৎ তে
বাইরি কোওয়া বিরুদ্ধরে তিঙ্গুনালাঞ সাঁওতে
মানমি তালারে জুমিৎ লাগিৎ কামিয়ালাঞ মিৎ তে ।
মনে জিওয়ীরে বালাঙ দোহয় আঃ মনে রে হিৎ
তেয়ার রাকাব আলাঞ সাঁওতা রেয়া ভীৎ ।
দিশ হুদিশ এম কাতেঃ মানমি দোলাঞ বেরেৎ কো
আকিল হরতে দেলাঞ ডারহাও কো ।
জাতি তালা হিসকৌ হুলুয় মনেরে আলুম আগুয়া
রিলামালা নোওয়া সমাজ আলোম সলোম লটোম
মানমি কানাম নোওয়াগে হুয় হচোয়ান নোওয়া গে যাঃ উপরুম ।।
❤️ লেখক: রিমিল ❤️
