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Mundhum
Kirat Limbu religious scripture / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Mundhum (also known as Peylan) is the ancient religious scripture and folk literature of the Kirat people.[1] It is an ancient, indigenous religion of Nepal. Mundhum means "the power of great strength" in the Limbu language.[2][3] The Mundhum covers many aspects of the yakthung (Limbu) culture, customs and traditions that were followed since before the rise of the Vedic civilisation in the Indian subcontinent.[4][5][6][7]
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The Mundhum is organised into two parts: Thungsap and Peysap.[8] The Mundhum extends beyond religion, serving as a guide for culture, ritual and social values. The Mundhum is written in ancient Limbu and versions vary among the various Limbu tribes, serving as each tribe's distinctive culture and framing their social identity and unity in relation to other tribes and peoples.[9]