The Sons of Heaven

The Trembling Song

This is a hauntingly dark piece of folklore, evocative of the "Grimm" tradition where the line between love and cruelty is blurred by the necessity of order or the weight of a curse. The story of the "The Dark Princess" and her son is a heavy allegory that deals with the painful intersection of maternal instinct and the cold demands of destiny. This comes from the book ; "The Art of Rebellion".

The Four Kings

The Four Kings: A Study in Power and Unity The narrative functions as an allegory for the four pillars of sovereignity: Wealth, Military Might, Psychological Influence, and Geopolitical Strategy. Each king demonstrates a mastery over a different force that can either build or obliterate a civilization, yet their individual displays only result in shock, exhaustion, and mutual intimidation. The allegory talks of limitation, dominance, necessity and peace and forms the beginning chapters of the book, "The Evolution of Violence", the ninth installation in the book series, The Weeping Gods of Manipur.

The Story of the Kajenglei

The Story of the Kajenglei by Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo [https://www.eksentrika.com/eksentriks/hijam-monarsingh-dallo-rihmo/] is from his book  The Creation of Emotions and Parables in Luwang Langol.It is a poignant, lyrical tale that uses the metaphor of a broken divine apparition to represent the sorrow, trauma, and longing of Manipur. Cover image by Kosygin Leishangthem [https://www.pexels.com/photo/traditional-manipuri-dance-performance-outdoors-29329515/]/ Pexels

The Sons of Heaven

Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo’s haunting poem, The Sons of Heaven, traverses the landscapes and legacies of Northeast India, evoking Manipuri echoes, rivers of memory, and ancestral chronicles.Cover image by Jaspereology / Pexels [https://www.pexels.com/photo/a-woman-wearing-a-nose-jewel-holding-a-plant-with-flower-near-her-face-4618234/].

Irang Irang

"Irang Irang" is a poem on the river Irang.