An Encyclopedia Of Kashmiri Phrases, Sayings And Similes

About An Encyclopedia Of Kashmiri Phrases, Sayings And Similes

An Encyclopedia Of Kashmiri Phrases, Sayings And Similes is a reference work devoted to the spoken wisdom of the Kashmiri language. If you are looking for a book on Kashmiri Phrases that also explains the sayings and comparisons Kashmiris use in everyday talk, this encyclopedia is meant for you. It is listed in trade catalogues under the names of Prof. Dr. M. K. Raina and M. L. Raina, and it has been published as a two-volume set. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock, including which volume or set we currently hold, the publisher and the year.

Why Kashmiri phrases and sayings deserve a book

Every language carries its history in its phrases. A Kashmiri saying often holds the experience of farmers, shawl weavers, boatmen, shopkeepers and grandmothers in a single line. Such sayings are rarely written down; they are passed from elder to child at the kitchen fire or in the courtyard. As younger generations move to cities and speak more English, Hindi and Urdu, many of these expressions are slowly being forgotten. A written collection helps keep them alive and lets readers return to them whenever they wish.

What kind of book it is

• An encyclopedia-style reference on Kashmiri phrases, sayings and similes
• Useful for understanding how Kashmiris express ideas through comparison and proverb
• Written in English for readers who may not have grown up with the language
• Suitable for dipping into at random or for systematic study

Phrases, sayings and similes: what is the difference?

A phrase is a fixed group of words whose meaning is often different from the meaning of its separate words. A saying is a short statement of common experience, often giving advice or a warning. A simile compares one thing to another to make a point vivid. A book that treats all three together gives the reader a wide view of how a language thinks and speaks. For anyone who studies Kashmiri, they are also a rich source of vocabulary and natural speech.

Who should read this encyclopedia

• Students and researchers of Kashmiri language, folklore and culture
• Teachers who want examples of idiomatic speech for the classroom
• Writers, poets and translators who work with Kashmiri
• Kashmiris living outside the Valley who wish to stay close to their mother tongue
• Libraries of schools, colleges and cultural societies
• Anyone who wants a thoughtful gift that celebrates Kashmiri heritage

How to use a reference book like this

Keep it within reach and read a few entries each evening. Try to use one new expression in conversation every week, and ask the elders in your family whether they remember a version of it from their own village, since sayings often differ slightly from place to place. Note down the ones you like in a small notebook. Students can group entries by theme, such as weather, work, family or food, and compare how the same idea is expressed in other languages they know. Used in this way, the book becomes a living companion rather than a shelf ornament.

A book for preserving heritage

Books on Kashmiri language and culture are valuable because they keep alive what spoken tradition alone may not carry forward. A collection of Kashmiri phrases helps a child understand how their grandparents spoke, helps a visitor appreciate the humour and depth of the Valley, and helps scholars study the language in a structured way. It is a fitting addition to a home library, a university department or a cultural centre.

Edition details

Title: An Encyclopedia Of Kashmiri Phrases, Sayings And Similes. Authors as listed: Prof. Dr. M. K. Raina and M. L. Raina. Language: English. For the publisher, year, number of pages and whether the copy in stock is a single volume or the full set, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

What is this book about? It is a reference work on Kashmiri phrases, sayings and similes.

Who are the authors? It is listed under Prof. Dr. M. K. Raina and M. L. Raina.

Is it a set? It has been published as a two-volume set. Please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 to confirm what is in stock.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days in the rest of India.

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