Lok Danish

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Abstract

Folk Literature grows like a self sustaining plant in society. In the beginning it is verbal and when it becomes acceptable in the society, it regulated in written form. Punjabi folk literature is organized in the form of poetry, pose and games. Folk Lore (Lok Danish) is its main genre. About which no authentic Pakistani Researcher has done any research till now. However there is a rich expression of Lok Danish in the words of Punjabi Sufi Poets. Basically like the folk Proverbs Lok Danish is an orderly and disciplined expression of truth, honesty, intelligence, understanding, awareness, knowledge and wisdom. It is similar to Proverbs in many respects and also differs in many aspects. In this article not only Lok Danish is defined but also the difference between Lok Danish and Lok Akhan is explained.