Contextual Study of Assamese Proverbs: A Case Study of Kamrup District

Abstract

Proverbs are the sayings, identity of talent, of intellect, of depth of knowledge of a social group. The bearers of proverb disseminate their knowledge and guide the society through proverbs. Proverbs pour focus on different aspects of social life. It also shows human nature, character, and attitude. Moreover, they are the wisdom or insight of a community. Assamese proverbs are an interesting genre of folklore.In Assamese the terms like, phokora, potantar, jojona are in vogue for proverb.

Proverbs are naturally straightforward as those are created by the straightforward folk. Proverbs are created out of long human experience and can play the role of light bearer of the community. Moreover, the context is one of inseparable parts of Assamese proverb to decode its meaning.