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36. O Woman Dwelling in the Field
… the flowers blooming there. (x2) 3. O young maiden full of charm, (x2) Why did you ever leave that place? (x2) … with him to the garden—charmingly illustrated in Ruby Daniel’s anecdote about a Paradesi man who held out a hand … of this popular song are found in at least thirteen notebooks from Ernakulam, Parur, and all three Kochi …
32. Prosper, Prosper (Our Bridegroom, Our Bride)
… bridegroom—when he goes to take his bath, O rain, we beg of you, oh please don’t fall just then. 2. Our bride, our … community in Kochi, combined with part II, found in notebooks from Kochi and Parur. [2] Ruby Daniel describes how the song was traditionally performed in …
31. The Bridegroom Dressed in Gold
… silk he is clothed. Nalla! Four rows of guards in front Hold peacock … at a Jewish women's party the night before a wedding (Daniel and Johnson 1995, 179), this lively and playful song … Knanaya Christian songs are pointed out elsewhere in this book (songs 2, 17, and 32), the lyrics of “All Dressed in …
27. The Elegantly Adorned Bride
… to present. (x2) 2. Her lovely upper garment is made of finest cloth. (x2) Her waist chain is beautiful and is … the bride. . . . A bride should not feel sad on that day” (Daniel and Johnson 1995, 184). Down to the current … it for their own CD. The lyrics are found mostly in notebooks from Kadavumbhagam-Kochi, and the two women who …
26. After the Bath
… strength. The horse was mounted—clinging by hand. The reins of the horse were held in front. Oh, may you never ever sin! … the house to go to the synagogue for her marriage ceremony (Daniel & Johnson 1995, 185). Its meaning has not been clear … “word picture.” “After the Bath” is found only in notebooks from Kochi—six from the Paradesi community and one …
23. Happiness to the Bridegroom
… increase for you. As you stand here before Nyayan, Creator of the world. May Shadhayi, the Almighty, forever be your … die.” This blessing for the bridegroom is found in notebooks from all communities from which notebooks were … our only recordings of it are Paradesi, from Ruby Daniel and other members of her family, who sang it to the …
22. Brit Milah (Circumcision) Song
… find redemption and cleansing from sin; May the holiness of Noah be yours also. Wherever you go, be blessed with … May a crack in the wall open wide before you, As when Daniel got a hint of his fate. 6. May Shadhayi be your help … 1995, 176). This is the first of three songs in this book to use the unusual epithet “Mashiya David” (or “David …
20. The Command Is Proclaimed
… by Barbara Johnson, Kochi, January 1977; II-57. 20b. Ruby Daniel, Dolly Japheth. Recorded by Barbara Johnson, Kibbutz … ñāyamě taṅgayiluḷḷu ětu nāṃ aticirī veņḍa 1. Words of the command are proclaimed. You have blessed us with Your … You can save me. This song is found in more than twenty notebooks, representing almost all the Kerala Jewish …
19. As You Stand Before Us (Saturday Night Bride Song)
… Who existed before Israel, O most blessed Tambiraně, all of the time we are blessing You. There is no one like You, … of the Hebrew “Blessing after Food” is found mostly in notebooks from the three Kochi communities, plus two from Parur. … the marriage ceremony on Sunday. [1] When Ruby Daniel translated the Malayalam song in 1997, she explained …
18. Our Food
… Your food we have eaten till we're satisfied. Ruler of the world, Tambiraně, You feed all the world—You Who … may be applied to “good days” (interpreted by Ruby Daniel as equivalent to the Hebrew “ yamim tovim ” or … Kerala Jewish songs, found in at least eighteen notebooks from all the communities with preserved notebooks. Not …