The Weeping Gods of Manipur Book Series

This is a hauntingly dark piece of folklore, evocative of the "Grimm" tradition where the line between love and cruelty is blurred by the necessity of order or the weight of a curse. The story of the "The Dark Princess" and her son is a heavy allegory that deals with the painful intersection of maternal instinct and the cold demands of destiny. This comes from the book ; "...

The Four Kings: A Study in Power and Unity The narrative functions as an allegory for the four pillars of sovereignity: Wealth, Military Might, Psychological Influence, and Geopolitical Strategy. Each king demonstrates a mastery over a different force that can either build or obliterate a civilization, yet their individual displays only result in shock, exhaustion, and mutual intimidation. The all...

The Story of the Kajenglei  by  Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo  is from his book   The Creation of Emotions and Parables in Luwang Langol. It is a poignant, lyrical tale that uses the metaphor of a broken divine apparition to represent the sorrow, trauma, and longing of Manipur. Cover image by  Kosygin Leishangthem / Pexels

Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo’s haunting poem,  The Sons of Heaven , traverses the landscapes and legacies of Northeast India, evoking Manipuri echoes, rivers of memory, and ancestral chronicles. Cover image by  Jaspereology / Pexels . 

"Irang Irang" is a poem on the river Irang.

The Mirage of Moirang from Chandel Poems Cover Art RKCS Moirang Lai.

Call me Burma  by  Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo  mourns Myanmar’s suffering while honoring its enduring cultural spirit and sacred landscapes. Cover image by  Boris Ulzibat /Pexels

The Weeping Gods of Manipur  is a series of books written by  Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo . The series covers politics, society, and the history of conflict in Manipur, particularly focusing on the 2023 violence and its impacts. The work is a mix of poetry, prose, and memoirs reflecting on the region's trauma, myths, and political landscapeThe podcast here is the poem.

My Name is Manipur  by  Hijam Monarsingh Dallo Rihmo  traces the  Seven Years Devastation , and how it has stretched into 70 years of exploitation. Cover image by  Kosygin Leishangthem  /Pexels