Indian Antiquary Vol 62

Author(s): Richard Carnac Temple, Charles E A W Oldham, S Krishnaswami Aiyangar, Devadatta Ramkrishna Bhandarka
Publisher: Swati Publications

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FEBRUABY, 1933 )
KASHMIRI- RIDDLES
It has thirty-six windows [and] thirty-six doors It is thirty-six yards in width. The king happened to get a good impulse (i.c., to build it. There is a maund of gold on ito spires. Answer :-The Jami' Masjid.
39. Shupri shupri höndavčnd, Shrdki aati hapalan, Biyi tithuriy sapadan. A water-melon, alantingly Cut into parts with a knife, Becomes whole again. Answer:--Clothing.
Suna aanzi ddrey rupa aanza lan joy,
Arifan dup Zarifas gimna kami ganjey. Branches of silver (are tied] to a golden window, Arif asked Zarif as to who had tied them. Answer A cobweb.
41. Tali tali taldo khanan, "Raza dodran 14 karán. It digs a pond underneath. It plunders the houses of great people. Answer: A mouse.
Tilawin něcivis suna sund fyuuk. An oilman's son with a golden mark on his forehead. Answer:An oil-lamp.
- Trĩ bao keep ple,
Kath bath tadpan chu, Pipyr hyd natadn chu. A lamb with three armpits, Is eating up timber [and] twigs [and] Is dancing like a black pepper. Answer: An oven.
Tahar chem ta bhar chen; Raja sandi bagh.chem ; Denola on dem; Molehto-mala gandit chem. It is empty and it is full; It is in the Raja's garden; It is covered with a pair of shawls It is wearing necklaces of pearls. Answer:An ear of Indian corn.