“…Tip briew tip Blei means to respect each and every human and to help one another (Mawrie, 2005: 22; Khongkliam, 2012: 40; Sen, 2004: 61; Syiem, 2011: 2). Kamai ú aka hok implies that one should earn righteousness through one’s own efforts and labour, and should strive to live a righteous life (Khongkliam, 2012: 40; Mawrie, 2005: 20; Sen, 2004: 61; Syiem, 2011: 2). Tip kur tip kha indicates that lineage should be traced from the mother (Khongkliam, 2012: 40; Mawrie, 2005: 24; Sen, 2004: 61; Syiem, 2011: 2).…”