Verrier Elwin wants wood carving to be taught and encouraged in educational centres because this is art found in our villages and among the natives here. Why, according to Verrier Elwin, should wood carving be taught and encouraged in our educational centres?Īns. As modernity spreads its wings over our state, such traditional things are slowly but surely being wiped out from the minds of our young generation, so in an effort to save the songs, poems and folk tales of our land, the author appeals to the scholars.Ĥ. So, Verrier Elwin makes an earnest appeal to the scholars of Assam to take the trouble and initiative to record such traditional songs and poems, so that these fascinating parts of our culture are not forgotten with the passage of time.Verrier Elwin makes an earnest plea to the scholars of our state to record the various ancient melodies and poems found in our part of the state, because he considers them to be an asset and an integral part of our culture. And as the young generation veers away from the traditional ways, preferring to hum modern jazz songs rather than sing ancient melodies, it is but a matter of time before this aspect of our culture is lost to us. But along with the joy at having witnessed such a glorious scene dawns the realisation that no attempt has yet been made to preserve such melodies and chants which form an integral part of our traditions. Enthralled by the death chant performed by a group of tribal Naga youths, the author realised that the rich heritage present in the north eastern part of India supports many such ancient melodies. What appeal does the author make to the scholars of Assam concerning the songs and poems of the state ? Why does he make this appeal ?Īns. Unlike us, they spend a lot of money to make sure that the sanctuaries are a success and the number of animals goes on proliferating. On the other hand, in the sanctuaries of Kenya, a land inhabited by supposedly violent natives, the people all work together to make sure that the animals feel safe even in the presence of civilization and humans. The primary difference that Verrier Elwin draws between the Game Sanctuaries of Kenya and Kaziranga is that while we the people of Assam, claim to be a peace loving and non-violent group with values of kindness towards animals ingrained in our culture, yet it is in our this very land that animals at the Kaziranga sanctuary are poached and their parts sold off. What difference does Verrier Elwin draw between the Game Sanctuaries of Kenya and Kaziranga ?Īns. Our tradition of courtesy and generosity is a precious thing that we, the people of Assam have, and one which Elwin hopes will not be lost in our efforts to connect and adhere to the modern world and its ways.Ģ. According to him, it sets the populace of Assam apart from the people of the other lands.
It is the one of the many qualities of this land which Verrier finds enchanting and beautiful.
Elwin urges the people of Assam to hold on to their values and traditions of hospitality and friendliness, for this is where lies the appeal of Assam.
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