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"Sandrembi Chaisra" (Meitei: ꯁꯟꯗ꯭ꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ ꯆꯥꯢꯁ꯭ꯔꯥ), also known as "Sanarembi Chaisra" (Meitei: ꯁꯅꯔꯦꯝꯕꯤ ꯆꯥꯢꯁ꯭ꯔꯥ), is a folktale of the Meitei ethnicity of Ancient Manipur. The protagonist is Sandrembi, a young lady, living in forsaken environment, that are changed into a remarkable fortune.[1][2] She is considered to be a person having the nature of God like mind.[3][4] The folk legend is considered a perfect combination of the "Cinderella" and the "The three oranges".[5][6]

Editions

  • In 1978, the folk legend was reproduced into a book by N. Manijao.[7]
  • In 1993, the folktale was re-written by Memchaubi and published by Aribam Samarendra.[8]

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Meitei Mythology & Folklore

Mythic Texts and Folktales:
Numit Kappa | Moirang Kangleirol | Moirang Shayon | Khamba Thoibi | Sandrembi Chaisra
Fungawari Singbul | Funga Wari
Divinities:
Maikei Ngaakpa Lais | Leimalel | Sanamahi
Emoinu | Panthoipi
Legendary Creatures:
Dragons | Helloi | Hingchabi | Keibu Keioiba | Khoirentak tiger | Samadon Ayangba | Uchek Langmeidong
Mythical and Sacred Places:
Lai Lamlen | Khamnung | Kangla | Mt. Koupalu | Nongmaiching Hills | Thangching Hills