Monday, June 15, 2009

Jai Jharkhand!!

People from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand refer to themselves as 'Hum' whereas people from other parts refer to themselves as 'Main'. Technically, i.e, when written on a paper, "main" is correct. When spoken, it's the local 'hindi' that takes precedence. Therefore both are equally correct when spoken. But I have noticed that "Hum" people refer themselves as "Main" when talking to "Main" people. It is simply a case of inferiority complex.
Referring to themselves as "Hum" shows that people from these areas are broad minded, inclusive, think beyond themselves and always think about a plural population. Hence the term "Hum". Whereas "Main' people are self centric, and their thoughts begin and end at themselves. Hence the singular reference "Main".
Ideally, I would make other people talk my way. But at least one should not give up on his/her mannerism that one inhibits from his local environment.
So in keeping with the above theory, I have decided not to change my speaking habits. And urge all hailing from 'our' area to do the same.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very inspiring !
Marvellous !

bhose DK , should have put a link to a thesaurus below the post , couldn't get many words. Good Work though , very patriotic indeed .

Anonymous said...

Karunga Zaroor , bhale hi ULFA Mujhe Gooliyo se bhoon de . Jai Jharkhand Chila Chila Ke , shaheed hunga .

Unknown said...

hum bole the. hum bole. hum bolenge.

hum kiye the. hum kiye. hum karenge.