The Mix Language of Maithili and Bengali

In this video, we will be exploring the fascinating language of Brajabuli. It is a unique blend of Bengali and Maithili, and was created by Bengali speakers who were huge fans of Maithili, but did not actually speak the language themselves.

They wrote songs in this hybrid language as a way to express their devotion to Radha and Krishna, and it was Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and his followers who popularized it. It is important to note that Brajabuli should not be confused with Braj Bhasha, which is spoken in Uttar Pradesh.

Brajabuli, on the other hand, is a form of Maithili that originated in the lands of Bengal. In the past, Maithili and Bengali were written in the same script, which has now evolved into the Tirhut script. So come join us as we delve into the rich history and culture behind the beautiful language of Brajabuli.

Video essay by Ashris, India in Pixels.

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[failed_comic]

Brajbuli child of Maithili, grown under Bangla what a fitting language to sing for Krishna who was born to one mother and grew up under another.

[dibyajyotighosh]

man tears are rolling from my eyes... i can really feel the love in the video. we really really dont know how rich and diverse is India... the naration in the video like its talking to my heart.. love you brother love you alot....

[AnkitJha-pzdc]

I am a Maithili speaker from Madhubani still i never knew about this great history😶... We Indians really need to focus on our own culture... Thanks for covering this... ❤️
जय मिथिला, জয় বাংলা, जय हिंद ❤️🙌

[mayankitt]

As a Maithil, all I can say is, thank you... Tears are literally rolling down my cheeks...

[bivekkarn]

I'm a Maithili speaker from Nepal. I didn't know much about Maithil literature. This video was a language class I didn't get at school. It has motivated me to read Maithili and Bengali poems. Thank you for a great video. Subscribed!

[shashankjha]

I'm a Maithili speaker myself, I feel very bad when I don't see Maithili as an option among other languages whenever I have to fill any form. I didn't even know the script of Maithili until recently, being from Janakpur, once capital of the great Mithila empire it hurts a lot. We really need to come forward and contribute to the upliftment of our language.

[Aajkuchtoofanikartehai.]

I am a maithili speaker from Bihar. I had taken an oath that I will surely pass my ancestral language to my upcoming generation.
Peace 🙏🕊️

[Johanliebertwife]

In Bengal, we sing Brajabali Kirtan during Krishna Kirtans. It's a common sight to see people cry while singing. As a teenager, I used to wonder why they cry, but now I understand the depth of emotions involved. Whenever I witness such moments, I am moved to tears as well.

[moni]

Being a Bengali i always thankful for Maithilis who taught us love language. Ghan kusum kunjo majha this song is really my favorite song. I hope one day Bihari and Bengalis create a new chapter of a golden history📜 😄😁lot of love from Bengal 😄😄

[Janani_Kannan]

What a beautiful tribute to all 3 languages! Very well researched and presented. I'm from Tamilnadu, but I love learning all languages of India. This video was very informative. Thank you!

[shrinwanti]

Can't resist myself to leave a comment here. What a well-researched video! Being a Bengali and having been practicing Rabindra Sangeet for many years, I never really thought about the origin of brajabuli language. Hats off to team iip, you deserve more recognition. ❤️

[amankumarthakur]

We maithils thank iip from our deepest heart . Last 2.5 minute made me feel so proud and sad at the same time by seeing our great culture is getting ruined . No mainstream media could have covered this how you did . A big thanks

[LazyNinjaProMax]

I am from Darbhanga, heart of Mithila. Bhai, I really don’t have words to express gratitude to you 🙏 . Your comments in the last part of video, and visuals from my home town made me emotional ❤. Thanks a lot.

[officialcommentcheckerofth]

I literally got goosebumps man !
Very proud to see my language represented at India in pixels. Much love from a Mithila wasi.

[riyam]

In the middle of hatred and negative comments in social media, this video creates positivity and a healthy discussion among people from various parts of India. Thank you so much for this beautiful video. God bless you india pixels. Right now we really need this positivity.

[anhaadevoursyou]

why this guy is still underrated man you deserve over 10M minimum

[subratpanigrahi]

बहुत सुंदर प्रस्तुति। मैं ओड़िया हूं मगर मुझे गर्व है की में भारत की ४ भाषाओ को समझ सकता हूं। आपने मुझे भाव भिबोल कर दिया है। धन्यवाद और आभार हृदय से। What a beautiful video, brother. मुझे भारत की भाषा ओ को जानने की प्रबल इच्छा है और आपके वीडियो को देखने के बाद मेरी आकांक्षा बहुत बढ़ी है। ऐसे प्रस्तुतियों का सदेव प्रतीक्षा रहेगा।

[TutorTotan]

As a Bāngali, I have always felt a profound connection with our neighbouring language Maithili. I have observed similarities in culture, food, devotion and so on. Love from Malda to all the Maithili folks out there!
জয় বাংলা, জয় মিথিলা‍!

[animeshdey]

Beautifully narrated video. Heartfelt.

In another context, there is another language, Brajavali, carrying the vocables of Assamese and inflections of Maithili. A considerable volume of Assam's Vaishnavite literature, (including plays, which are staged even today) has been written in this language.

[shubhamsinha]

i am manipuri and most of us are vaishnavites and we use brojoboli for some of our religious songs ... when i heard it for first time i fell in love .