SHILLONG, JUNE 3: “Ka Jutang” or “Covenant” written by former PTI bureau chief Sumar Sing Sawian station in Shillong which seeks to exhibit the relationship between folk tales and reality was released on Friday at the Shillong Press Club.
Sawian, who after retirement writes column for English and Khasi newspapers, said the book delves in the philosophical point of view on the folk stories, which are often told from one generation to the other.
“It took me two years to complete the book after a lot of thinking, analysing of folk stories and converting them into a philosophical idea,” Sawian told reporters.
He said that the concept of the book which is in couplet form can be an entertainment for children. “However for the grown-up, it may be mystic and mythology that turns legend in to a reality,” Sawian said while adding “The Jutang testifies the humility of the cock or rooster, who pleaded before the Divine for forgiveness of the transgression of the earthly creations, and that the Sun once again shines upon the earth.”
According to him, the ceremonial presentation of the scripture in Ka Jutang, which sprung from the bosom of mother earth sprouted the seed of deep rooted spiritual and mythological philosophy, which over time and ages, has grown into a legendary tree, of the everlasting reality of the belief and faith of Niam Khasi religion.
Sawian, who is also presently the Chief of Sacred Peak (U Lum Sohpetbneng) Committee of the Seng Khasi Community, was also awarded the achievers’ award as recognition of his contribution towards preserving and promoting the rich cultural and traditions of the indigenous Hynniewtrep people.
Further, the author said that the book seeks to enrich the Khasi language. “I have used words from Pnar community, Ri Bhoi and others because I feel that Khasi language should not end only in speaking and writing the Sohra language,” he added.-By Our Reporter
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