Linguistics Aesthetics and Contributory Values of Bura Karapuyeri (Proverbs)

This paper comprises a collection of Bura karapuyeri (proverbs). Proverbs are conventional fixed expressions. They can be used for fluent, aesthetic and increase understanding not only of the target language, but also the culture of the people who use them. Thus, proverbs present wisdom, truth, moral and traditional views in a metaphorical manner. Oral sources were the only means in which the data were gathered. Great and literate Reverends, pastors and other old people from Buraland facilitated the retrieval of the information through impromptu interviews. The proverbs were produced in vernacular followed by translations into English using both linguistic and non linguistic commentaries in English. The paper investigated that Bura Karapuyeri have multifaceted dimensions: linguistic, social, religious, cultural and educational preoccupations which have to be understood and interpreted within appropriate speech contexts. The contexts played crucial roles as they mitigate their elucidation. Consequently, proverbs could enrich the addressees' vocabularies. However, it was not only a matter of the number of words learnt, but the sayer, the addressee, the purpose, the manner and circumstances of use determine the authenticity of Bura karapuyeri. Furthermore, the picturesque and imaginative forms of expressions of many Bura karapuyeri were applied to actions, objects, and human descriptions through figurative expressions which conveyed abstract ideas in vivid and imaginative ways. One functional role of the karapuyeri was to manifest depth of feelings and artistry demonstrations of linguistic artfulness since every not member of the society was endowed with karapuyeri.