Phouoibi Waron

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Template:Meitei scriptures The Phouoibi Waron (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯋꯥꯔꯣꯟ), also spelt as the Phouoibi Warol (Meitei: ꯐꯧꯑꯣꯢꯕꯤ ꯋꯥꯔꯣꯜ), is an ancient treatise (puya) of Phouoibi,[1][2] the goddess of paddy in Meitei mythology and Meitei religion.[3] The account is believed to be written in the historical period between 13th to 14th century AD.[4]

Phouoibi Waron
CountryAncient Manipur (Antique Kangleipak) (historical)
India (current)
LanguageMeitei language
GenreMeitei mythology
The ancient account about the love affairs of the goddess of paddy with many mortal men.

According to the text, the goddess is in love affairs with multiple partners, whom she always departed.[5] She is fickle in nature. She corresponds to Hindu goddess Lakshmi.[6][7]

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