The folk songs of Goalpara
The folk songs of Goalpara are classified into three groups such as Bhawaiya, Chatka and Dehatattwa.
Bhawaiya
The word Bhawaiya is derived from the word ‘Bhal’ which reveals the expression and emotion. It has a amorous theme and depict love affairs enchanting captivating and melodious with romantic song’s lyrics on love loss and separation touches the heart of all who listen-
‘na kandish na kandish re Bhelowa
Rati nisha kale tor Bhelowar
Kandon suni a Mon mor naray ghari’
Don’t weep o Bhelowa (pecan)
At dead of night on listening you weeping
I cannot keep my mind at home’
Chatka
Chatka songs are hilarious in nature. The chatka songs are rhythmic and melodic and are sung in fast tempo.
‘Dholi tore mai shundori tore maai
duyujone jhukti kori chol paleya jai’
oti Jodi hoi gondogol
Ek doure cholia jabo moruch barir ghor
Oti ache bara mama adol.’
Oh my fair lady and pretty sister let us planto fed away
If there arises any problem
We will runway to Maruch Basi ‘kol(a name of plea)
When Baraman’s eldest maternalumekle
Will welcome us’
Dehatatta
Thistype of songexpresses the transitory ness of human life and the futility of maternities. These devotional songs also contain the spiritual and philosophical implications.
“ o jibon re jibon charia na jaan moke
tui ijbon charia gaile adar koribe
kai jibon re
Kachapatar pani je mamre
Jiban tol-bol tol-bol kare
shei moto manusher jibon
kondi dholia pore”
Life and body are temporary aspect of existence. This human existence is like the drop of water upon the leaves of arum plant. As long as the soul exist in the human body one could enjoy its charm. But as soon as the breath ceases out from a self the dead body is taken to cremation ground or to the graveyard to turn into ashes and dust.
Mahut and Moishal geet
There are other two types of songs based on the theme of ‘moishal’, i.e. buffalo grazing and ‘mahut’, i.e. elephant catching which formed a prominent part of Goalparia Lokgeet. The Mahut and Moishal geet catch the listener’s imagination because of their sweet and convincing words.
Mahut geet
Hastir kanya hastir kanya
Bamonero nari Mathai nia Tam Koloshi O
hate sonar jhari sakhi
o mor hai Hastir Konya re
Khani Ko doya nai Mahuter lagiare
Aio chari long sonar puri
Bia koria charia asilong o
ghare alpo Baisher nari ete..
An elepant driver asks a village woman whether she has no sympathy for him at all. She takes a pitcher made of copper on her head and a vessel made of gong metal in her hand. An elephant driver persuades her asking whether she has no sympathy for him sensing all endanger he has come to the place for hunting. He has left behind his home and his wife with whom he has recently been fastened in wedlock.
Moishal geet
Bathan charo Bathan charo re
Moishal ghuria aisa bari
juba narik ghorot thoiya
koi koro chakari Moishal re
golar har bechiya dim
na korish chakri Moishal re
Complaining for loneliness and boredom the newly married wife appeals to her husband working in diary firm (bathan) to leave the service and come back home to stay with her. She is even ready to sell her necklace for repaying the wages taken by her husband from the owner of the firm.
Apart from the folk songs mentioned above there are several types of songs such as songs of Radha-Krishna, Krishna geet, Marriage song, Bechaya Khawa, etc. Besides these there are another variety of songs on religious and rituals known as Kati Puja, Manasha Puja, Hudum Puja, etc. which are performed by the women. Folk songs and dances are indispensable in the ceremony. The puja is done relating to the folk belief. Another important folk festival need’ mention here. The religious festival is called Charak Puja which is celebrated by the people in grand manner. There are also references to drama dance and acting called Kushanderiving from Kusha and Laava in Valmiki’s Ramayana. Among the musical instruments accompanying the folk songs of Goalpara includes Dotara, Bena, Dhak, Dhol, Khol, Flute and Cymbals etc.
The folk songs of undivided Goalpara have got universal appeal. It influences the old and the young the rich and the poor all alike. It refreshes the mind and elevates the soul with the objectives in minds. Sincere attempts should be made to take interest in the preservation and progress of the sublime traditional folk music and drama.
It has been observed that with the passage of time certain changes have taken place and undergone improvisation with the evolution of society. But if improvisation in the name of modernity distorts the traditional culture which is a serious threat to the folk songs. (Barua N. , 2015)
The folk songs of Goalpara are classified into three groups such as Bhawaiya, Chatka and Dehatattwa.
Bhawaiya
The word Bhawaiya is derived from the word ‘Bhal’ which reveals the expression and emotion. It has a amorous theme and depict love affairs enchanting captivating and melodious with romantic song’s lyrics on love loss and separation touches the heart of all who listen-
‘na kandish na kandish re Bhelowa
Rati nisha kale tor Bhelowar
Kandon suni a Mon mor naray ghari’
Don’t weep o Bhelowa (pecan)
At dead of night on listening you weeping
I cannot keep my mind at home’
Chatka
Chatka songs are hilarious in nature. The chatka songs are rhythmic and melodic and are sung in fast tempo.
‘Dholi tore mai shundori tore maai
duyujone jhukti kori chol paleya jai’
oti Jodi hoi gondogol
Ek doure cholia jabo moruch barir ghor
Oti ache bara mama adol.’
Oh my fair lady and pretty sister let us planto fed away
If there arises any problem
We will runway to Maruch Basi ‘kol(a name of plea)
When Baraman’s eldest maternalumekle
Will welcome us’
Dehatatta
Thistype of songexpresses the transitory ness of human life and the futility of maternities. These devotional songs also contain the spiritual and philosophical implications.
“ o jibon re jibon charia na jaan moke
tui ijbon charia gaile adar koribe
kai jibon re
Kachapatar pani je mamre
Jiban tol-bol tol-bol kare
shei moto manusher jibon
kondi dholia pore”
Life and body are temporary aspect of existence. This human existence is like the drop of water upon the leaves of arum plant. As long as the soul exist in the human body one could enjoy its charm. But as soon as the breath ceases out from a self the dead body is taken to cremation ground or to the graveyard to turn into ashes and dust.
Mahut and Moishal geet
There are other two types of songs based on the theme of ‘moishal’, i.e. buffalo grazing and ‘mahut’, i.e. elephant catching which formed a prominent part of Goalparia Lokgeet. The Mahut and Moishal geet catch the listener’s imagination because of their sweet and convincing words.
Mahut geet
Hastir kanya hastir kanya
Bamonero nari Mathai nia Tam Koloshi O
hate sonar jhari sakhi
o mor hai Hastir Konya re
Khani Ko doya nai Mahuter lagiare
Aio chari long sonar puri
Bia koria charia asilong o
ghare alpo Baisher nari ete..
An elepant driver asks a village woman whether she has no sympathy for him at all. She takes a pitcher made of copper on her head and a vessel made of gong metal in her hand. An elephant driver persuades her asking whether she has no sympathy for him sensing all endanger he has come to the place for hunting. He has left behind his home and his wife with whom he has recently been fastened in wedlock.
Moishal geet
Bathan charo Bathan charo re
Moishal ghuria aisa bari
juba narik ghorot thoiya
koi koro chakari Moishal re
golar har bechiya dim
na korish chakri Moishal re
Complaining for loneliness and boredom the newly married wife appeals to her husband working in diary firm (bathan) to leave the service and come back home to stay with her. She is even ready to sell her necklace for repaying the wages taken by her husband from the owner of the firm.
Apart from the folk songs mentioned above there are several types of songs such as songs of Radha-Krishna, Krishna geet, Marriage song, Bechaya Khawa, etc. Besides these there are another variety of songs on religious and rituals known as Kati Puja, Manasha Puja, Hudum Puja, etc. which are performed by the women. Folk songs and dances are indispensable in the ceremony. The puja is done relating to the folk belief. Another important folk festival need’ mention here. The religious festival is called Charak Puja which is celebrated by the people in grand manner. There are also references to drama dance and acting called Kushanderiving from Kusha and Laava in Valmiki’s Ramayana. Among the musical instruments accompanying the folk songs of Goalpara includes Dotara, Bena, Dhak, Dhol, Khol, Flute and Cymbals etc.
The folk songs of undivided Goalpara have got universal appeal. It influences the old and the young the rich and the poor all alike. It refreshes the mind and elevates the soul with the objectives in minds. Sincere attempts should be made to take interest in the preservation and progress of the sublime traditional folk music and drama.
It has been observed that with the passage of time certain changes have taken place and undergone improvisation with the evolution of society. But if improvisation in the name of modernity distorts the traditional culture which is a serious threat to the folk songs. (Barua N. , 2015)
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