ਪਿੰਡ

Definition

The Punjabi village — heart of its culture, fields and folk life.

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Etymology

'ਪਿੰਡ' (pind) is derived from the Sanskrit word 'पिंड' (piṇḍa), meaning village or settlement. The concept represents agrarian life prevalent in Punjabi culture.

How & Where It’s Used

'ਪਿੰਡ' is commonly used informally to refer to one's native or ancestral village, often spoken in discussions about roots and identity.

Literary Heritage

Referenced in rural nostalgia within Punjabi folk literature and songs.

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