Swans

Risah Debbarma

Swans

Authors

Risah Debbarma

DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

Synopsis

This chapter narrates a traditional Tripuri folktale about a pair of swans who witness Ravana carrying Sita away during her abduction. When Rama and Lakshmana search for Sita, the swans initially hesitate to reveal what they have witnessed because they fear Ravana. Their reluctance disappoints Rama, who reminds them of the importance of speaking truthfully. The narrative explains the swans' characteristic behavior through a mythological encounter and conveys the moral significance of honesty, courage, and responsibility even in situations of fear.

Author Biography

Risah Debbarma, DScholar Research Consultancy & Analytics

Risah Debbarma is an author, entrepreneur, and Director of DScholar Research Consultancy and Analytics (OPC) Private Limited. An alumna of Banasthali Vidyapith, she is passionate about education, knowledge dissemination, cultural preservation, and empowering communities through innovation and learning. As the author of Where the Hills Remember: Timeless Folktales of Tripura, she seeks to celebrate Tripura's rich storytelling traditions, indigenous cultural heritage, and timeless moral values. Her work reflects a commitment to preserving traditional narratives and introducing them to readers across generations and cultures.