On the second day of the New Moon:Dooj it’s called!
The corridor of the house moped well.
The whole day, she waits and fast
for the long life, of one who means a lot!
Welcoming the new light, to be blessed all along!
The corridor of the house moped well.
The whole day, she waits and fast
for the long life, of one who means a lot!
Welcoming the new light, to be blessed all along!
Song narrating, the story long forgotten…
Of the Yama and the Yamuna, as brother and sister...
A boon: Blessed Yamuna had from her brother
A Celebration named Bhai Dooj:
when every sister will pray for her brother's long life,
As in return, her brother promises, of protection and care!
Vermilion and sandalwood paste, on the head as a dot,
Hands smeared with rice water and vermilion,
Betel leaves, five areca nuts, lotus seeds and a silver coin placed on the hand
She sings thrice of the song, as she washes her brother's hand:
"Yamuna notal Yama kay,Hands smeared with rice water and vermilion,
Betel leaves, five areca nuts, lotus seeds and a silver coin placed on the hand
She sings thrice of the song, as she washes her brother's hand:
Hum Notay chi apan bhai kay
Jawayetak Ganga-Yamuna mein baeidh rahay
Tawaeie tak Humar bhai kay Urda badheyat rahey!"
“As Yamuna prays for the long life of Yama
I too, welcome my Brother in a similar fashion and pray:
As long as the waves last in the hearts of Ganga and Yamuna
May my brother’s life span be so long!”
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