Sukhi Chamain (Folklore)
सुखी चमैन (जादू-टोना)
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“सुखी चमैन, गाम के ओझा”
Maithili Lyrics
सुखी चमैन, गाम के ओझा झाड़-फूँक करय, सब रोग भगा। डाइन-जोगिन, थर-थर काँपय मंत्र पढ़य, त सब दुख नसाय।
Meaning & Context
A song about a legendary local healer or 'Ojha' named Sukhi Chamain, who is believed to cure illnesses and ward off evil spirits with mantras.
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