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This is the first translation into English of H. Onderson Mawrie's Ka Pyrkhat U. Khasi All thought the translation cannot hope to capture the vitality of the original, it will have served at least its immediate purpose, if it is able to generate a fresh approach to the study of Khasi religion, in particular, and tribal religions, in general. Mr. Mawrie's account is free from any sentimentality or romanticism and he is never bitter in his criticism of the distorters of his tradition. It is about time that this book should be made available to a wider audience. About the Author H. Onderson Mawrie is a major writer in Khansi. He is deeply committed to a serious articulation of the traditional Khasi world view and religion, and to freeing them from many errors of misinterpretation that they have suffered for long. His works in Khasi include Ka Pyrkhat U Kahsi and U Khasi Bad la ka Niam.