Burhi Aair Sadhu or Burhi Aai'r Xaadhu (Assamese: বুঢ়ী আইৰ সাধু) (literally translated to Grand Mother's Tales) is a collection of stories or folklore, that have been compiled by famous Assamese author and poet Lakshminath Bezbaruah.[2] It is one of the most popular texts in Assamese literature.[3] This book was first published in October–November 1911.[4] After the first publication 100 years[5] have been passed and countless editions of the book have been published. This book is in now in the public domain as per copyright law of India.
Some of the 30 folklores included in the book were his own. The preface itself was a brilliant narration regarding genesis, movement and importance of folklores in different societies and communities of the world. Some of the stories are Bandor aaru Xial, Dhowa Kauri aru Tiposi Sorai, Budhiyak Xial, Gongatop, Tejimola, Xorobjan and Burha Burhi.
The author collected these stories from the common native people of Assam and then prepared this book. The names he mentioned in the preface of the book who contributed the folklores (but without explicitly mentioning who contributed which one) were Bhramarendra Saikia, Mahi Chandra Bora, Sitanath Sharma, Sarveshwar Sharma Kotoky, Rudrakanta Goswami, Wajed Ali, Naranath Sharma, Rusheswar Sharma, Padmadhar Chaliha, Ratnakanta Sharma, Haladhar Bhuyan, Guluk Chandra Sharma, Meghnath Deka, Roop Chandra Barua, Dinanath Medhi, Lokonath Das, Gobinda Chandra Choudhuri, and Dineswar Dutta.
English translation
This book was translated to English as "Old Mother's Wise Tales" by Nripen Dutta Baruah and published by LBS Publications, India.[6][7][8]
Modern uses and adaptations
The stories have been notably adapted for screen, stage, and television over the years.
Films
An Assamese film, Haladhar (1991), was made from a story of this book by Sanjeev Hazorika.[4]
Another Assamese movie, Tula aru Teja, directed by Junmoni Devi Khaund and released on 13 April 2012 is based on the story of this book of the same name.[9][10]
In 2013, Metanormal Motion Pictures announced a new project inspired by four stories contained in Burhi Aair Sadhu.[11] Titled Kothanodi, the film was expected to release in 2015.[12] The four stories referenced in the film are Tejimola, Champawati, Ou Kuwori (The Outenga Maiden) and Tawoir Xadhu (The Story of Tawoi).
References
^ ab. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 July 2012.
^mariette (6 March 2013). "Resources on the history of Assamese children's literature | A small journey into Indian Publishing for Children". Marietterobbes.wordpress.com. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^. Museindia.com. Archived from the original on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^ ab"Burhi Aai to cast her spell on listeners — Yahoo! News India". In.news.yahoo.com. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^"Burhi Aair Sadhu undergoes revision Assam Tribune". Kishys.com. Archived from the original on 11 April 2013. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^. Sentinelassam.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^. Sentinelassam.com. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^TI Trade (30 July 2012). . Assamtribune.com. Archived from the original on 23 November 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
^"Tula aru Teja (তুলা আৰু তেজা) - Assamese Film Promo". YouTube. 4 April 2012. Retrieved 15 March 2013.
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^. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 10 December 2013.
^Das, Gaurav (3 December 2013). "Four iconic fables to feature in film". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2019.
External links
Assamese Wikisource has original text related to this article:
Category:বুঢ়ী আইৰ সাধু
Lakshminath Bezbaruah at OnlineSivasagar.com
Audio links
গল্প সাধুকথা কবিতা জীৱনী at assamesestories.in
Colours of a folk tale - Mridul Sarma reinterprets the story in her novel Tejimalar Makar Sadhu.
Gather Around Grandma, Screen — The Indian Express.
6 times 6 translates into 180, all children's stories Screen — The Indian Express.
at AssamKart - North East India's only ebookstore
গল্প সাধুকথা কবিতা জীৱনী at assamesestories.in
March 21, 2023
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Burhi Aair Sadhu or Burhi Aai r Xaadhu Assamese ব ঢ আইৰ স ধ literally translated to Grand Mother s Tales is a collection of stories or folklore that have been compiled by famous Assamese author and poet Lakshminath Bezbaruah 2 It is one of the most popular texts in Assamese literature 3 This book was first published in October November 1911 4 After the first publication 100 years 5 have been passed and countless editions of the book have been published This book is in now in the public domain as per copyright law of India Burhi Aair Sadhu ব ঢ আইৰ স ধ AuthorLakshminath BezbaruahCountryAssam IndiaLanguageAssameseGenreStory bookPublisherBanlata Prakashan 1 Publication date1911Media typePrintedISBN81 7339 215 3 1 Contents 1 Book description 1 1 List of stories 2 Source of stories 3 English translation 4 Modern uses and adaptations 4 1 Films 5 References 6 External linksBook description EditSome of the 30 folklores included in the book were his own The preface itself was a brilliant narration regarding genesis movement and importance of folklores in different societies and communities of the world Some of the stories are Bandor aaru Xial Dhowa Kauri aru Tiposi Sorai Budhiyak Xial Gongatop Tejimola Xorobjan and Burha Burhi List of stories Edit Bandor aru Xial ব ন দৰ আৰ শ য ল Dhura Kauri aru Tiposi Sorai Mekurir Jiyekor Xadhu Dighalthengia Budhiyok Xial Bagh aru Kekura Tejimola Burha Buri aru Xial Gangatup Xorobjan Silonir Jiyekor Xadhu Eta Boli Manuh Kukurikona Tula aru Teja Kotajuwa Naak Kharoni di Dhak Bhekulir Xadhu Tawoiekor Xadhu Lotkon Lokhimi Tiruta Dui Budhiyok Kanchani Ou Kuwori ঔ ক ৱৰ Ejoni Malini aru Ejupa Phool Numoliya Pu Eta Xingora Maasor Kotha Tikhor Aru Suti Bai Champavati Jaradgab Rojar Upokhyan Panexoi Juwair XadhuSource of stories EditThe author collected these stories from the common native people of Assam and then prepared this book The names he mentioned in the preface of the book who contributed the folklores but without explicitly mentioning who contributed which one were Bhramarendra Saikia Mahi Chandra Bora Sitanath Sharma Sarveshwar Sharma Kotoky Rudrakanta Goswami Wajed Ali Naranath Sharma Rusheswar Sharma Padmadhar Chaliha Ratnakanta Sharma Haladhar Bhuyan Guluk Chandra Sharma Meghnath Deka Roop Chandra Barua Dinanath Medhi Lokonath Das Gobinda Chandra Choudhuri and Dineswar Dutta English translation EditThis book was translated to English as Old Mother s Wise Tales by Nripen Dutta Baruah and published by LBS Publications India 6 7 8 Modern uses and adaptations EditThe stories have been notably adapted for screen stage and television over the years Films Edit An Assamese film Haladhar 1991 was made from a story of this book by Sanjeev Hazorika 4 Another Assamese movie Tula aru Teja directed by Junmoni Devi Khaund and released on 13 April 2012 is based on the story of this book of the same name 9 10 In 2013 Metanormal Motion Pictures announced a new project inspired by four stories contained in Burhi Aair Sadhu 11 Titled Kothanodi the film was expected to release in 2015 12 The four stories referenced in the film are Tejimola Champawati Ou Kuwori The Outenga Maiden and Tawoir Xadhu The Story of Tawoi References Edit a b Prakashan Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 13 July 2012 mariette 6 March 2013 Resources on the history of Assamese children s literature A small journey into Indian Publishing for Children Marietterobbes wordpress com Retrieved 15 March 2013 Welcome to Muse India Museindia com Archived from the original on 18 July 2014 Retrieved 15 March 2013 a b Burhi Aai to cast her spell on listeners Yahoo News India In news yahoo com 28 September 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2013 Burhi Aair Sadhu undergoes revision Assam Tribune Kishys com Archived from the original on 11 April 2013 Retrieved 15 March 2013 The Sentinel Sentinelassam com Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 15 March 2013 The Sentinel Sentinelassam com Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 15 March 2013 TI Trade 30 July 2012 The Assam Tribune Online Assamtribune com Archived from the original on 23 November 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2013 Tula aru Teja ত ল আৰ ত জ Assamese Film Promo YouTube 4 April 2012 Retrieved 15 March 2013 Assamese Films in 2012 The Sentinel Archived from the original on 13 December 2013 Retrieved 15 March 2013 New film based on Buri Ai r Xadhu Archived from the original on 24 September 2015 Retrieved 10 December 2013 Das Gaurav 3 December 2013 Four iconic fables to feature in film The Times of India Retrieved 8 July 2019 External links Edit Assamese Wikisource has original text related to this article Category ব ঢ আইৰ স ধ Lakshminath Bezbaruah at OnlineSivasagar com Audio links গল প স ধ কথ কব ত জ ৱন at assamesestories in Colours of a folk tale Mridul Sarma reinterprets the story in her novel Tejimalar Makar Sadhu Gather Around Grandma Screen The Indian Express 6 times 6 translates into 180 all children s stories Screen The Indian Express Burhi Aair Saadhu ebook at AssamKart North East India s only ebookstore গল প স ধ কথ কব ত জ ৱন at assamesestories in Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Burhi Aair Sadhu amp oldid 1139527873, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
