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Concept
Gurung shamanism
Summary
Gurung Shamanism is arguably one of the oldest religions in Nepal. It describes the traditional shamanistic religion of the Gurung people of Nepal. There are three priests within the Gurungs which are Pachyu, Khlepree and Bonpo Lama (Pre-Buddhist Lama). Gurung language had their script allegedely burnt by then ruling class
Brahmin as a result the Gurungs didn't have a written language. However the Gurungs have recovered their 'Khema Script' which is widely taught even in the overseas countries like in Sikkim, India. The pronunciation of the word 'Pachyu' and 'Khlepree' are often different from one village to another. Pachyu are sometimes referred to as 'Poju or Pajyu' and Khlepree also known as 'Lhori or Ghyabri'. Bonpo Lamais the proper term for a Gurung Lama. The "Pachyu" is understood to be the first priest amongst the three priests followed by Khlepree and lastly the Bonpo Lam. Pachyu, Khlepree and Bonpo Lams' recite chants of ancient legends and myths. These sacred myths and legends within the Pe are historical events and stories which dates back to as early as the creation of Earth to stories which have occurred within the Gurung societies as they are one of the indigenous people of Nepal.
Gurung shamanism has been often cited in scholarly texts as well as Hindu world of thought as Gurung dharma, but the latter term is considered inaccurate as it is not considered a form of dharma by its adherents, but rather an ancient shamanistic belief system.
Gurung villages have their own local deities. There are two significant rituals that is carried out amongst the Gurungs which are 'Phailu/Pwelu/' and 'Pae/Arghum'. Phailu/Pwelu is an ancestral worshipping ritual which usually lasts 12 hours and is held yearly or every three years. During a yearly Phailu/Pwelu, Pachyus mostly sacrifice a rooster however if the ritual is carried out every three years a goat must be sacrificed. On the Khlepree's case a goat must be sacrificed. Another ritual which is the known is the funeral. In Gurung language a funeral is called 'Pai' also known as 'Arghum' in Nepali.
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