By using verse, prose, lyrics and narration, the epic combines real stories, myths, poems, fables, proverbs and mottoes, making it an eclectic collection of Tibetan folk culture.
(Source: Tibetinfor.com)
Sangzhub master balladeer known to all
** Learning to sing
Sangzhub was born in Ru village, Qoinbo, Dengqen County of northern Tibet in 1922. Located between Nagqu and Qamdo, the village was frequented by merchants and Buddhist worshippers. Unlike people in other northern Tibet villages, the Ru people were very knowledgeable.
Sangzhub's grandfather, Lobsang Geleg, made a name for himself by exploiting the geographical advantages in business. He led a comparatively better life than other villagers who lived on farming and livestock breeding.
Lobsang Geleg was straightforward and loved drinking with visiting friends. After many cups of wine, he would perform segments ofKing Gesar. Gradually, many of Lobsang's friends and family members, including Sangzhub, learned to sing.
When the song reached its peak, Sangzhub knew that King Gesar was about to fight; when the tune became melodious, Sangzhub understood that King Gesar had won a battle. Before long, King Gesar became his hero.
Sangzhub was very sad when his grandfather died. In fact, he missed him so much that he stopped talking altogether. He especially missed his grandfather' s robust songs aboutKing Gesar.
When Sangzhub was 11 years old he once went herding in the mountains. All of a sudden, the blue sky became overcast and it began to drizzle. Sangzhub then led his sheep to a comfortable and spacious cave to seek shelter and soon fell asleep.
But some evildoers crossed his path and started beating Sangzhub. Luckily, King Gesar came to his rescue and defeated the rogues with his bare fists. Although Sangzhub was very grateful to the king, he could not utter any words of thanks.
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