Mawan Te Dhiyan Ral | Surinder Kaur | Old Punjabi Songs | Punjabi Songs 2022

Saregama Punjabi has posted this video on Youtube. The song "Mawa Te Dhiyan Ral Bethiya Ni Maye" (Mothers and daughters sitting together, oh Mother) is one of the most famous and emotionally resonant Punjabi folk songs, especially within the tradition of $Suhaag$ (wedding songs sung from the bride's perspective).

It is deeply associated with the "Nightingales of Punjab," the sisters Surinder Kaur and Prakash Kaur, whose collaboration immortalized many such traditional verses.

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Meaning of the Song in Detail

The song is a powerful and poignant reflection on the bittersweet reality of the mother-daughter bond in traditional Punjabi culture, particularly around the time of the daughter's marriage.

The Central Theme: The Temporary Bond

The main verse captures the emotional core:

"Mawan te dhiyan ral bethiya ni maye, koi kardiya galorriyan ni..."

"Kanka lammiyan dhiyan kyon jamiya ni maye, Kanka nisriya dhiyan kyon visariya ni maye."

Translation: "Mothers and daughters are sitting together, O Mother, sharing sweet talks..."

The Crux: "Why did we give birth to daughters when the wheat grows tall, O Mother? Now that the wheat is ripe, why are the daughters forgotten/sent away, O Mother?"

This contrast between the wheat ($kanka$) and the daughters ($dhiyan$) is the song's key metaphor:

• Growing Wheat ($KankaLammiyan$): The period of a daughter's childhood and youth, when she is part of the home and the relationship is nurtured.

• Ripe Wheat ($KankaNisriya$): The time when the daughter is grown and ready for harvest—or, in human terms, ready for marriage.

• Daughter "Forgotten"/Sent Away ($DhiyanKyonVisariya$): The painful reality that once the daughter is of marriageable age, she must leave her ancestral home (be "forgotten" by her birth home) to join her husband's family.

Detailed Emotional Layers

1. Bittersweet Nostalgia (Before Departure): The opening verses describe the precious moments of connection—the mother and daughter sitting closely, sharing their secrets and affection. This moment is cherished precisely because they know it is fleeting.

2. The Daughter's Grievance (The Pain of Separation): The daughter questions the tradition that forces her to leave. The line "Daughters are friends to their mothers, a bond not broken by trivialities," highlights that the relationship is profound, yet it must be severed by social custom.

3. The Daughter's Loneliness in the New Home: Later verses often switch perspective to the daughter's experience after marriage. She laments the lack of warmth from her in-laws ($nand$ or $devrani$) and how she misses the unconditional love and shade ($chha$) of her brothers and her mother's home. She may weep or pace anxiously, constantly looking toward the road, hoping for a visiting relative ($veer$) from her parental home.

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Cultural Context and Video Detail

The song is an essential part of Punjabi wedding rituals, usually sung during the $LadiesSangeet$ or $Suhaag$ ceremonies.

• Video Detail (Surinder & Prakash Kaur): The most popular video versions are typically audio tracks over static images of the two legendary singers or vintage Punjabi village scenes. Their voices—Prakash Kaur's earthier, robust tone and Surinder Kaur's softer, mellower voice—blend to create a powerful duet that feels like the voice of the entire female community.

• Historical Significance: It remains a cultural touchstone because it is one of the few traditional songs that addresses the sorrow and social unfairness inherent in the transition of a daughter from her father's house to her husband's. It gives a voice to the universal emotions of loss felt by both the mother losing her child and the daughter losing her home.

(This video is posted by channel – Saregama Punjabi on YouTube, and Raree India has no direct claims to this video. This video is added to this post for knowledge purposes only.)

kurti meri cheet di punjabi old song

Manjinder Chohan has posted this awesome video on YouTube. The song "Kurti Meri Cheet Di" (also spelled "Kurti Meri Chheet Di" or "Cheent Di") is a classic, vibrant Punjabi folk song immortalized by the legendary Surinder Kaur. It is a Boliyan style song, typically sung with great energy during women's dance gatherings like Giddha.

Meaning of the Song in Detail

The song is a lively expression of a young woman's vibrant spirit, her playful self-admiration, and her cheeky relationship with her in-laws ($saurey$), especially her husband (dhola) and brother-in-law (devar).

Thematic Breakdown:

1. The Fashionable Introduction (The Attire)

The song opens by establishing the young woman's stylish attire, which immediately sets a tone of pride and flirtation:

"Kurti meri cheet di, Duppatta mera lehriya."

Translation: "My shirt/tunic is made of chintz (a type of printed fabric), and my scarf is made of lehriya (wavy-patterned tie-dye)."

This is a proud declaration of her colorful, contemporary style, signifying her youthful confidence and charm.

(This video is posted by channel – Manjinder Chohan on YouTube, and Raree India has no direct claims to this video. This video is added to this post for knowledge purposes only.)

Worst Passwords.

Here are some most popular but worst passwords which are generally used by people

01.  password -It's the most common password globally and is the first word any automated dictionary attack tries. 

02.  123456 -The most common numerical sequence. Cracked in milliseconds.

03.  12345678 -A slightly longer but equally predictable sequence.

04.  abc123 - A blend of the simplest alphabet and number sequences.

05.  qwerty - The sequence of the first six keys on a standard keyboard; tested by every cracking tool.

06.  monkey- A common animal name found in every password dictionary list

 

07.  letmein- A common, simple, single-word phrase often used in hacking tutorials and dictionary lists.

 

08.  dragon - A common fantasy creature/word, highly predictable.

09.  111111 - A simple repetitive number, instantly guessed.

10.  baseball - A generic sport/hobby word that is immediately checked.

11.  iloveyou - An extremely popular, simple phrase that appears on every breach list.

12.  trustno1- A simple, common phrase that replaces the letter 'l' with the number '1'—a substitution pattern every hacker knows.

 

13.  1234567- another short, sequential number string.

 

14.  sunshine- A common, positive, single word.

15.  master- A common system term or rank, making it a dictionary target.

 

16.  123123 - 

A simple repetition of the weakest numerical sequence.

17.  welcome- A standard, easy-to-guess greeting, making it a high-priority target for dictionary attacks.

 

18.  shadow - A common noun frequently used in password lists.

19.  ashley - A common personal name, often guessed if the attacker knows the account owner's first name.

20.  football- Another common sport/hobby word.

 

21.  jesus - A very common religious figure/name; often used and thus highly tested.

22.  michael - Another extremely common name.

23.  ninja - A popular cultural and easily guessed word.

24.  mustang - A common brand name (car) and easily searchable word.

25.  password1 - A simple increment of the word "password," which is automatically tested by cracking programs.

Here Are Some More :

26.	654321	Simple reverse sequence.
27.	password123	Common word followed by a sequential number.
28.	admin	Default administrative username/password.
29.	ilovecats	Extremely common hobby/interest word.
30.	yogi	Common name/nickname.
31.	kareem	Common name/nickname.
32.	access	Common tech/system term.
33.	welcome1	Common generic welcoming word with a number.
34.	12345	Too short and simple sequential number.
35.	666666	Simple repeating number.
36.	asdfgh	Sequential keys on the keyboard.
37.	zxcvbn	Sequential keys on the keyboard.
38.	india	Common geographical name.
39.	000000	Simple repeating number (often used for PINs).
40.	login	Common system term.

These are some poor passwords,  so if you're using these

type of password, or if your password is related to the above

listed passwords, please change them immediately and

protect your online accounts from hackers. To truly protect

your accounts, follow the advice you provided and change

your passwords immediately if you use any of these. Here

are three key strategies for creating secure, complex

passwords that are still easy to remember:

1. The Passphrase Method (Recommended)

Instead of a single, short word, use a long, memorable phrase with punctuation, known as a passphrase.

• Example: Instead of "master," use TheM@sterOfD0gswalks1!

• Formula: Combine several unrelated words, replace some letters with numbers or symbols ($L33tsp3@k$), and add punctuation.

  • The longer the phrase, the stronger the password.

2. Use a Password Manager

This is the most secure method. A password manager (like LastPass, 1Password, or Bitwarden) generates highly complex, unique passwords (e.g., Z#p7@9!r$Q&k2) for every account and safely stores them behind one Master Password (which should be a strong passphrase).

3. Practice Uniqueness

Never reuse passwords. If a hacker compromises one of your accounts (say, a retail website), they will immediately try those same credentials on your high-value accounts, like email and banking. Each account should have its own unique password.

Oven Fried Potato Wedges

Prep time:  15 mins       Cook time:  40 mins            Total time:  55 mins

Serves: 3 

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes, cleaned and sliced into 1″ wedges
• 3 Tbsp. flour
• 1 Tbsp. corn starch
• 1-2 Tbsp. Ranch powder (you can buy the packet and take what you need)
• 2-3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place your potato wedges in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, combine flour, corn starch and ranch powder. Sprinkle it over the potato wedges and toss to coat.
3. Take 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle that over the potato wedges, tossing to coat. Use an additional tablespoon if necessary.
4. Place the potato wedges on an unlined baking sheet.
5. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning every ten minutes to avoid sticking, until golden brown and crisp.
6. When finished, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Cheese Sticks

Prep-time 30 mins+1 hr rise           Cook time 20 mins                       Total time 1 hr 50 mins

Ingredients 

100 g butter

1 egg

50 ml oil

50 ml milk

25 g fresh yeast

50 g cheese, grated

3 cups flour

1 1/2 tbsp wheat bran, optional

1 tsp sugar

salt

Topping

1 egg

Grated cheese

Method 

In a large bowl mix butter with egg and oil. Dissolve yeast in milk and add to butter mixture. Add flour, wheat bran, sugar, salt and cheese and knead until the dough is smooth and pulls away from the side of the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour, to let the yeast develop.

Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).

Split the dough in 2 pieces, roll out each piece on the back of 2 baking trays. Cut the edges to be straight.

Beat egg and brush over dough. Sprinkle with grated cheese and using a dough cutter cut in long sticks. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden-brown.

   

Croissant Rolls recipe

Prep time30 mins + 1 hr rise 

Cook time15 mins 

Total time1 hr 45 mins

Ingredients 

Makes 32 rolls

3 1/2 cups flour

25 g fresh yeast

1/3 cup water, warm

3/4 cup milk, warm

1 1/2 tbsp sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp salt

4 tbsp butter, softened

Filling

4 or 5 tbsp butter, softened

Topping

1 1/2 tbsp butter, melted

Method

In a large bowl, mix flour with sugar and salt. Dissolve the fresh yeast in the warm water and add to the flour mixture. Add eggs and milk, mix everything together. Add the butter and knead until the dough is smooth and soft. Cover with a clean dish towel and let it rise for about 1 hour in a warm area, until doubled in size.

Punch dough down and divide into 2 equal parts. Form them into balls. On a floured surface roll each part into a 16 to 17 inch round, using a rolling pin. With the back of a spoon, spread about 2 tbsp of very soft butter onto the dough round. Using a pastry wheel cutter cut the round into 16 triangles (like slicing a pizza). 

Start rolling each triangle into crescents, starting from the outside edge of the triangle. Once rolled, curve the edges and place on a greased baking tray with the tip tucked down and under the roll. Repeat rolling with the rest of the triangles. Let them rise for about 20 minutes. Melt additional 1 1/2 tbsp butter and brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter. Preheat the oven to 400F (200C). Bake for 14-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack few minutes before serving.

Cheese Balls Recipe

Prep time

10 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

30 mins

Ingredients 

Makes about 28-30 cheese balls

3 cups grated semi-hard cheese

3 tbsp semolina

salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 -egg

1 tsp -Fresh Dill, chopped ( Fresh dill herb is often used in salads and you can see dill leaves in bunches served with assorted fresh vegetables )

Image of DILL

Method

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

In a medium bowl mix the grated cheese with semolina flour. Then add the egg, salt, pepper and dill and mix thoroughly to form a dough. 

Take about 1 tbsp of mixture and shape into balls. Place the cheese balls on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for about 15–20 minutes and another 3-5 minutes on broil.