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Sunday, November 18, 2012
चारा काटने की मशीन ...Upender nath ashq ki kahaani
Mawan Te Dhiyan Ral | Surinder Kaur | Old Punjabi Songs | Punjabi Songs 2022
It is deeply associated with the "Nightingales of Punjab," the sisters Surinder Kaur and Prakash Kaur, whose collaboration immortalized many such traditional verses.
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
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.
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.
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.
Cultural Context and Video Detail
The song is an essential part of Punjabi wedding rituals, usually sung during the Ladies Sangeet 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
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.)
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Worst Passwords.
| A simple repetition of the weakest numerical sequence. |
| 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. |
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.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Oven Fried Potato Wedges
- 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
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- 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.
- Take 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle that over the potato wedges, tossing to coat. Use an additional tablespoon if necessary.
- Place the potato wedges on an unlined baking sheet.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, turning every ten minutes to avoid sticking, until golden brown and crisp.
- When finished, sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.