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41. The Ten Songs of King Solomon
… cŏlippěṭṭa pāṭṭukaḷ pāttil, stutipěṭṭa pāṭṭu itŏnnu 1. Of the ten songs sung by Shelomo Melehu, [1] this is most … on Rosh Hashanah. [9] Without citing Talmudic sources, Ruby Daniel explained this reference to me while she was … mid-eighteenth century. [10] Only one other song in the notebook collection contains an internal date (5452=1691/92 CE, …
39-40. Golden Manangĕ + My Dear Mamuchi
… I am exhausted from my madness over you. But I am not tired of you, gold Manangĕ. 2. What do you want now? What are you … I’ll be, my gold Dayicha. Found only in two Paradesi notebooks, “Golden Manangĕ” (song 39) and “My Dear Mamuchi” … disapproving of the songs’ somewhat bawdy nature, Ruby Daniel refused to translate them. In contrast, her aunt …
37. Gorgeous Black-Haired Woman
… Stay here with me. (x2) All through the night till break of day, Stay here with me. (x2) 2. My strong man, with … of Zacharia’s and Gamliel’s Malayalam title for their 2005 book, Kārkuḻali .” Zacharia was entranced that the poet … on Simḥat Torah (’ Areshet 1980, 387). According to Ruby Daniel (personal communication, 1999), it has been …
36. O Woman Dwelling in the Field
… the flowers blooming there. (x2) 3. O young maiden full of charm, (x2) Why did you ever leave that place? (x2) … with him to the garden—charmingly illustrated in Ruby Daniel’s anecdote about a Paradesi man who held out a hand … of this popular song are found in at least thirteen notebooks from Ernakulam, Parur, and all three Kochi …
32. Prosper, Prosper (Our Bridegroom, Our Bride)
… bridegroom—when he goes to take his bath, O rain, we beg of you, oh please don’t fall just then. 2. Our bride, our … community in Kochi, combined with part II, found in notebooks from Kochi and Parur. [2] Ruby Daniel describes how the song was traditionally performed in …
31. The Bridegroom Dressed in Gold
… silk he is clothed. Nalla! Four rows of guards in front Hold peacock … at a Jewish women's party the night before a wedding (Daniel and Johnson 1995, 179), this lively and playful song … Knanaya Christian songs are pointed out elsewhere in this book (songs 2, 17, and 32), the lyrics of “All Dressed in …
27. The Elegantly Adorned Bride
… to present. (x2) 2. Her lovely upper garment is made of finest cloth. (x2) Her waist chain is beautiful and is … the bride. . . . A bride should not feel sad on that day” (Daniel and Johnson 1995, 184). Down to the current … it for their own CD. The lyrics are found mostly in notebooks from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi, and the two women who …
26. After the Bath
… strength. The horse was mounted—clinging by hand. The reins of the horse were held in front. Oh, may you never ever sin! … the house to go to the synagogue for her marriage ceremony (Daniel & Johnson 1995, 185). Its meaning has not been clear … “word picture.” “After the Bath” is found only in notebooks from Kochi—six from the Paradesi community and one …
23. Happiness to the Bridegroom
… increase for you. As you stand here before Nyayan, Creator of the world. May Shadhayi, the Almighty, forever be your … die.” This blessing for the bridegroom is found in notebooks from all communities from which notebooks were … our only recordings of it are Paradesi, from Ruby Daniel and other members of her family, who sang it to the …
22. Brit Milah (Circumcision) Song
… find redemption and cleansing from sin; May the holiness of Noah be yours also. Wherever you go, be blessed with … May a crack in the wall open wide before you, As when Daniel got a hint of his fate. 6. May Shadhayi be your help … 1995, 176). This is the first of three songs in this book to use the unusual epithet “Mashiya David” (or “David …