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The ”’Shintha Lamlen ({{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯤꯟꯊꯥ ꯂꯝꯂꯦꯟ}})”’, also spelled as the ”’Sintha Lamlen”’, is a [[classical Meitei language]] book of [[Proverb|maxims]]. The sayings in the book come from practical experience. It was composed during the time of Meitei king Maharaja Goursahyam (1753–1763) of the [[Manipur kingdom]]. Goursahyam ruled alternately with his younger brother Maharaja Chingthangkhomba, each taking a five-year term. Unlike some earlier works, Shintha Lamlen is written in poetry.<ref name=”:0″>Manihar Singh, Ch. A History of Manipuri Literature. India: Sahitya Akademi, 1996.</ref><ref name=”:1″>{{Cite book|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.466183|title=History Of Old Manipuri Literature|last=Singh|first=Khelchandra Ningthoukhongjam}}</ref><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite book|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.465684|title=Ariba Manipuri Sahityagee Saklon|last=Nabachandra|first=Polem|date=2006}}</ref> |
The ”’Shintha Lamlen ({{Script|Mtei|ꯁꯤꯟꯊꯥ ꯂꯝꯂꯦꯟ}})”’, also spelled as the ”’Sintha Lamlen”’, is a [[classical Meitei language]] book of [[Proverb|maxims]]. The sayings in the book come from practical experience. It was composed during the time of Meitei king Maharaja Goursahyam (1753–1763) of the [[Manipur kingdom]]. Goursahyam ruled alternately with his younger brother Maharaja Chingthangkhomba, each taking a five-year term. Unlike some earlier works, Shintha Lamlen is written in poetry.<ref name=”:0″>Manihar Singh, Ch. A History of Manipuri Literature. India: Sahitya Akademi, 1996.</ref><ref name=”:1″>{{Cite book|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.466183|title=History Of Old Manipuri Literature|last=Singh|first=Khelchandra Ningthoukhongjam}}</ref><ref name=”:2″>{{Cite book|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.465684|title=Ariba Manipuri Sahityagee Saklon|last=Nabachandra|first=Polem|date=2006}}</ref> |
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== Themes and purpose == |
== Themes and purpose == |
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Latest revision as of 18:39, 6 February 2026
The Shintha Lamlen (ꯁꯤꯟꯊꯥ ꯂꯝꯂꯦꯟ), also spelled as the Sintha Lamlen, is a classical Meitei language book of maxims. The sayings in the book come from practical experience. It was composed during the time of Meitei king Maharaja Goursahyam (1753–1763) of the Manipur kingdom. Goursahyam ruled alternately with his younger brother Maharaja Chingthangkhomba, each taking a five-year term. Unlike some earlier works, Shintha Lamlen is written in poetry.[1][2][3]
The maxims in Shintha Lamlen give advice on many subjects. They describe how a king should treat his people, how officers should be chosen for different duties, and how soldiers should carry out their tasks. They also explain how an individual should act responsibly in daily life.[1][2][3]
Strength and weakness
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A show of strength by an empty-headed person is compared to building a fence with small bamboo branches. But in a fierce battle, that person’s strength may still be useful.[1][2][3]
A person who has both intelligence and physical strength is compared to a tall mountain recognized by everyone.[1][2][3]
Fairness and good conduct
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Someone who treats all people equally—children, women, the poor, and the rich—and who works for the welfare of the king is considered a good person.[1][2][3]
A person who is guided by personal prejudice, has an unsteady mind, often changes his statements, acts impulsively, and does not speak the truth brings harm to everyone.[1][2][3]
A person who gives his life in a great battle, even after the whole contingent has fallen, gains immortal fame.[1][2][3]
Dishonor in retreat
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Losing one’s life after retreating from battle is described as a worthless birth.[1][2][3]
- A wise person looks at both pleasure and misfortune with calmness. He does not boast of his wealth or suffer deeply from misery.[1][2][3]
- He accepts everything as already ordained, feels no envy for others’ property, and remains content.[1][2][3]
