Mama firai

ਮਾਮਾ ਫਿਰੇ ਨੱਥ ਘੜਾਉਣ ਨੂੰ ,ਭਾਨਜੀ ਫਿਰੇ ਨੰਕ ਵੱਢਾਉਣ ਨੂੰ
Mama (uncle, mum’s brother) firai (to wander, roam, try) nath (nose ring)
ghodhouen noo (to make), bhanji (niece) firai nak (nose) vadhoun noo (to cut her nose off).

It is a tradition in Indian people for the Mama to give a nose ring to his niece at the time of her wedding. So in this muhavare the Mama is trying to give the nose ring. The niece however wishes to cut of her nose. To cut of the nose is a metaphor for being disrespectful and/or bringing disgrace.

So the muhavare captures the experience of a family member/s trying to help/support/love another. The other however doesn't appreciate the help and seems bent on hurting others and him/herself.

mama pherai