Summary
Boro Folk Literature by Madhu Ram Boro
Highlights
Madhu Ram Boro's book "Boro Loko-Sahitya (geet-pot)", published in 1995 by Priyadini Brahma, Hajo, provides a comprehensive discussion of Bodo folk songs.
The book categorizes Bodo folk songs into various sub-branches, including Hador Onphaori Methai, Zwhwlaoari Methai, Abadari Methai, Gotho Burkhainai Methai, Gwsw thwlainaini Methai, Maonai Dangnaini Methai, Haba Methai, Jongkhainai Methai, Bwisagu Methai, Laokhar Methai/Gelenaini Methai, Bwidasi Methai, and Dhwrwmari Methai.
Madhu Ram Boro's other work, "Boro Loko-Sahitya (phokora-jojona, sathor, jana biswas)", complements the song collection by discussing Bodo folk songs, Bwidasi songs, charms, proverbs, riddles, and folk beliefs. Both books are considered highly valuable for research in this field.