Wanglen Pungdingheiba and Sappa Chanu Silheibi

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The story of Wanglen Pungdingheiba and Sappa Chanu Silheibi
Meitei and Latin transliterations of "Wanglen Pungtinhanpa" and "Chakpa Yainu Phisaheipi", the Ancient Meitei names of "Wanglen Pungdingheiba" and "Sappa Chanu Silheibi" respectively.jpg
Meitei and Latin transliterations of "Wanglen Pungtinhanpa" and "Chakpa Yainu Phisaheipi", the Ancient Meitei names of "Wanglen Pungdingheiba" and "Sappa Chanu Silheibi" respectively
Folk tale
NameThe story of Wanglen Pungdingheiba and Sappa Chanu Silheibi
Also known as
  • Wanglen Pungtingheipa & Sappa Chanu Silheipi
  • Wanglen Pungdingheiba & Satpa Chanu Silheibi
  • Wanglen Pungdinghanba & Chakpa Chanu Phisaheibi
  • Wanglen Pungdinghanba & Chakpram Chanu Phisaheibi
  • Wanglen Pungdinghanba & Chakpa Yainu Phisaheibi
  • Wanglen Pungdinghanba & Chakpram Yainu Phisaheibi
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Aarne–Thompson groupingno
MythologyMeitei mythology (Manipuri mythology)
Country Ancient Kangleipak (historical)
 India (present)
RegionMoirang, Manipur
Origin Dateduring the reign of King Iwang Puriklai Ura Khongyamba (533-574 AD)
RelatedMeitei folklore (Manipuri folklore),
Meitei literature (Manipuri literature)
Part of a series on
Meitei mythology
A tableau depicting Meitei divine mythical beings, like Hiyang Hiren and Pakhangba.
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Heroes and heroines
Mythical creatures
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The ancient legend of Wanglen Pungdingheiba and Sappa Chanu Silheibi is one of the epic cycles of incarnations of Meitei mythology and folklore, that is originated from Moirang kingdom[lower-alpha 1] of Ancient Kangleipak (early Manipur). It concerns the tragedic romantic adventures of Wanglen Pungdingheiba (Old Manipuri: Wanglen Pungtingheipa) for his ladylove Sappa Chanu Silheibi (Old Manipuri: Silheipi).[1][2][3] Wanglen Pungdingheiba was a skilled craftsman known for making musical instrument pung. Lady Sappa Chanu Silheibi was a skilful weaving artisan. Both the lovers are equally noted for their talents and good looks, thereby becoming the matters of envy of many young men and women in the kingdom of Moirang.[4][5][6][7]

History[edit]

Wanglen Pungdingheiba (also known as Wanglen Pungdinhanba[8]) and Sappa Chanu Silheibi (also known as Chakpa Yainu Phishaheibi[9]) were real historical figures who lived during the reign of Moilang King Iwang Puriklai Ura Khongyamba (533-574 AD) of Moirang.[10][11][12][13]

Tragedy[edit]

One day, Wanglen Pungdingheiba and Sappa Chanu Silheibi decided to compete each other for a challenge to complete preparing their respective talented crafts faster than each other. So, Wanglen Pungdingheiba was crafting a pung. And Sappa Chanu Silheibi was weaving a decorative garment. In fact, Pungdingheiba completed his work first, thus getting faster than Sappa Chanu Silheibi.[14][15] Getting curious about Silheibi's pace of work, Pungdingheiba decided to go and have a look for her. So, he went to the house of his sweetheart to see her efficiency. During his absence, in Pungdingheiba's house, one of his friends visited him. His friend didn't find him. While searching for him, his friend got to see the musical instrument crafted by Pungdingheiba.[16][17] His friend was unaware of the ongoing contest between Pungdingheiba and Silheibi. Getting interested in the instrument, the friend started playing the pung for examining the qualities of the apparatus. While doing so, he played it with his full strength to produce the best sounds as much as he could. The loudest sounds produced by the instrument reached the house of Silheibi, who heard the music.[18][19] During the competition, as the instrument was played to produce the loudest possible sounds, Silheibi assumed that Pungdingheiba is humiliating her. She fell embarrassed. Accepting the defeat and getting awkward at the actions of her lover (as she assumed wrongly) for a simple contest, she valued prestige more than love, thus committing suicide by thrusting a knife to herself.[20][21] After a few moments, Pungdingheiba came to her place and found the blood bathed dead body of Sappa Chanu Silheibi, beside her handloom. He found his existence in the world meaningless with the absence of his true heart. Getting shocked, he decided to follow the path of his lover in the similar way.[22][23]

See also[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • Nodia, Ngangoimcha; et al. (Internet Archive) (1996). Moirang Kangleirol Lambuba Part1 (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Moirang Thanjing Yageirel Marup, Moirang; Digital Library of India.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Moirang was an independent kingdom in early times, though later became a province of a unified kingdom, called Manipur Kingdom.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ The Oxford anthology of writings from North-East India. Volume 2, Poetry and essays. Internet Archive. Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press. 2011. pp. 145, 146. ISBN 978-0-19-806749-8.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) CS1 maint: others (link)
  2. ↑ Northeast India A Reader. Routledge. 2018-01-01. p. 315.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. ↑ Oinam, Bhagat; Sadokpam, Dhiren A. (2018-05-11). Northeast India: A Reader. Taylor & Francis. pp. 236, 237. ISBN 978-0-429-95320-0. Apart from several other works based on the theme of love, mention may be made of the literature coming from the Moirang region of Manipur. A civilization situated on the magnificent Loktak Lake, the culture of the Moirang clan has been noted. Numerous manuscripts of the Moirang region dwell on the theme of love. One of the most popular stories refers to the seven pairs of lovers who are regarded as incarnations of the same souls in different generations or ages. The seven cycles are Akongjamba (hero) and Phouoibi (heroine); Henjunaha (hero) and Leima Lairuklembi (heroine); Khuyol Haoba (hero) and Yaithing Konu (heroine); Kadeng Thangjahanba (hero) and Tonu Laijinglembi (heroine); Ura Naha Khongjomba (hero) and Pidonnu (heroine); Wanglen Pungdingheiba (hero) and Sappa Chanu Silheibi.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  4. ↑ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 68. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  5. ↑ "Northeast India; A Reader" (PDF). openresearchlibrary.org. Apart from several other works based on the theme of love, mention may be made of the literature coming from the Moirang region of Manipur. A civilization situated on the magnificent Loktak Lake, the culture of the Moirang clan has been noted. Numerous manuscripts of the Moirang region dwell on the theme of love. One of the most popular stories refers to the seven pairs of lovers who are regarded as incarnations of the same souls in different generations or ages. The seven cycles are Akongjamba (hero) and Phouoibi (heroine); Henjunaha (hero) and Leima Lairuklembi (heroine); Khuyol Haoba (hero) and Yaithing Konu (heroine); Kadeng Thangjahanba (hero) and Tonu Laijinglembi (heroine); Ura Naha Khongjomba (hero) and Pidonnu (heroine); Wanglen Pungdingheiba (hero) and Sappa Chanu Silheibi.
  6. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 90–114.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  7. ↑ Lisam, Khomdan Singh (2011). Encyclopaedia Of Manipur (3 Vol.). India. p. 678. ISBN 978-81-7835-864-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  8. ↑ Northeast India A Reader. Routledge. 2018-01-01. p. 321.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  9. ↑ Northeast India A Reader. Routledge. 2018-01-01. p. 321.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  10. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 10–11.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  11. ↑ "manipur channel >>Moirang Kangleirol ~ E-Pao! News About Manipur". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-10-22. Iwang Puriklai Ura Khongyamba (AD 533-574) Wanglen Pungding Heiba - Chakpa Yainu Phisaheibi
  12. ↑ "Event and Achievement Part 2 Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing Part 11". e-pao.net. Retrieved 2022-10-22. URA KONGYAMBA (533-574) During the Ura Kongyamba's period, another occurrence of Salwon-Langwon love story of Wanglen Pungding Heiba and Chakpa Yainu Phisaheiba (weaver) was seen as continuation of Sheisaklon.
  13. ↑ Shobha, Hemamcha. "Chapter - 2". Moirang and Ebuthou Thangjing. India: Moirang Thangjing Yageirel Marup.
  14. ↑ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 68. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  15. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 90–114.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  16. ↑ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  17. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 90–114.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  18. ↑ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  19. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 90–114.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  20. ↑ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  21. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 90–114.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  22. ↑ Singh, Ch Manihar (1996). A History of Manipuri Literature. Original from:the University of Michigan. India: Sahitya Akademi. p. 69. ISBN 978-81-260-0086-9.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  23. ↑ Bormani, Sarangthem; et al. (Internet Archive) (2003). Moirang Shaion (in ꯃꯤꯇꯩ ꯂꯣꯟ). Manipur University Library, Imphal. India: Sarangthem Bormani, Chinga Makha Chanam Pukhri Mapal; Digital Library of India. pp. 90–114.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)

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