Journal of Research (Urdu), BZU - Multan

(جرنل آف ریسرچ (اردو

Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan (Pakistan)
ISSN (print): 1726-9067
ISSN (online): 1816-3424

گوجری لوک ادب کا تہذیبی مطالعہ

  • Shamaila Jabeen/
  • Dr. Humaira Ishfaq/
  • June 30, 2025
Cultural and ethnographic study of gujari folk songs
Keywords
Urdu, Gujari, Marriage, Jewelry, Palanquin, Bride’s Departure, Mehndi, Harvest work bee, Brother, Daughter, Goat, Crow
Abstract

"The Gujari language is the mother of Urdu, and its folk songs encompass diverse themes. When a mother puts her child to sleep, she prays for his future; women's songs express their desires for beauty, jewelry, and marriage. Wedding songs in Gujari reflect the community's customs and traditions, such as the ceremony of draping the groom's attire, cooperation from relatives, the ritual of filling water, welcoming the groom's procession, farewell, dowry, and advice on responsibilities in the in-laws' home. Gujari songs deeply express emotions like separation, migration, longing for a loved one, and a bride's attachment to her parental home. Birds and animals, such as crows, koels, quails, pigeons, goats, buffalo, and horses, highlight the connection with nature and the intensity of the seasons. Songs sung while working in fields are part of the cultural heritage. Stories of love and separation are also an essential part of these songs, such as 'Gujriye', which advises against stubbornness; 'Sipahia', which describes the longing for a loved one; 'Sajtata aur Lomriye', which reminisces about a distant loved one; and 'Qainchi', which is based on the story of Darshi and Manishi.

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Author(s):

Shamaila Jabeen

MS Urdu Research Scholar

Department of Urdu, International Islamic University, Islamabad.

Pakistan

  • shamailajabeen23@gmail.com
  • 03480559819

Dr. Humaira Ishfaq

Associate Professor

Department of Urdu, International Islamic University, Islamabad

Pakistan

  • humaira.ishfaq@iiu.edu.pk
  • 0092 301 464 26 34

Details:

Type: Article
Volume: 41
Issue: 1
Language: Urdu
Id: 6862b5e52173e
Discipline: Urdu
Published June 30, 2025

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