The Analysis of Thai Northeastern people’s words through Issan Proverbs (Phaya)

Abstract

    This article aims to reflect upon proverbial words (phahya) which tell the idea, faith and understanding of the northeastern people of Thailand by analyzing the hurdles that Synshai had experienced during his sojourn in wilderness. When the word “Synshai” is taken to analysis by Buddhist philosophy it can
be concluded that the essence of thought manifested in the word “Synshai” is the representation of a man of piety, an elite fighter who has a unique lifestyle and lives with mindfulness. Commonly when we have to decide what to do, the difficulty and distress often arises due to decision. As life progresses, the negative moods are like the zone of Kinnaree Goddess (carnality) that always disturb. But Synshai has apperception and directed his lifestyle and living with mindful awareness of the evil power. On the other hand, the Giant Orgy was killed because of negligent to the unwholesome power.