Imphal, July 3: With the explosion of different versions of Puya in recent years, Dr Sagolsem Lanchenba Meitei, National Academy Awardee has stated that there is a need for “purification” of Puya to authenticate the chronological book of Manipur.
Lanchenba, made the remark while addressing a gathering at the book release function today at Manipur Press Club.
After the Puyas were burnt in a bid to exterminate its existence, many Puya authors have emerged in the scene with different versions of the important book, said Lanchenba. Many Phamang Puya (modern Puya) are available at the market. But we now have to ask ourselves whether all the historical documents written in Meitei/Meetei script are to be considered as Puya?