{"id":553,"date":"2016-03-31T10:00:19","date_gmt":"2016-03-31T17:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/swahilipoetry.humnet.ucla.edu\/?page_id=553"},"modified":"2016-08-19T09:28:03","modified_gmt":"2016-08-19T16:28:03","slug":"udugu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/swahilipoetry.humnet.ucla.edu\/?page_id=553","title":{"rendered":"UDUGU"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Ndivyo Ulivyo Udugu.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nThat is how Brotherhood is.<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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1. Ikiumia mikono, macho yatoka machozi!<\/span><\/td>\nIf the hands suffer, tears flow from the eyes!\u2028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Huu ni bora mfano, wa udugu umaizi,<\/span><\/td>\nThis is the best example, of enlightened fraternity,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Si udugu wa mdono, ule wa mwisho wa mwezi!<\/span><\/td>\nIt is not a carping brotherhood, like that at the end of the month.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kama mikono na macho, ndivyo ulivyo udugu<\/em><\/strong>.<\/span><\/td>\nLike the hands and eyes, so is fraternity.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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2. Tena yaliyapo macho, mikono hufuta chozi!<\/span><\/td>\nWhat’s more\u00a0when the eyes suffer, the hands wipe away the tears!\u2028<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Haifanyi ndicho sicho, na kuleta uchokozi,<\/span><\/td>\nThey (viz.<\/em> hands) do not do what should not be, nor bring provocation,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Uwadui wa kificho, fitina na ubazazi,<\/span><\/td>\nHidden enmity, strife and dishonesty,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kama mikono na macho, ndivyo ulivyo udugu.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLike the hands and eyes, so is fraternity<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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3. Udugu si kufanana, bali kuthaminiana,<\/span><\/td>\nBrotherhood is not being the same, but rather it is showing respect to one other,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Udugu ni kushibana, kwa hali kujuliana,<\/span><\/td>\nFraternity is being content with one another, through\u00a0showing concern for each other,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Daima kukumbukana, salamu kutumiana,<\/span><\/td>\nAlways remembering each other, (and) exchanging greetings,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kama mikono na macho, ndivyo ulivyo udugu.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n\u2028Like the hands and eyes, so is fraternity.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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4. Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana,<\/span><\/td>\nSiblings who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana,<\/span><\/td>\nHelping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana,<\/span><\/td>\nThey consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds,<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kama mikono na macho, ndivyo ulivyo udugu.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nLike the hands and eyes, so is the fraternity.<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Summary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The poem is self explanatory: the author presents his vision of the inherent nature of fellowship and fraternity, balancing what is and what is not udugu<\/em>. One possible obscure reference is found in the first verse where he states that fraternity is not what one finds among people at the end of the month. \u00a0The inference one can take is that this occurs when money is scarce and competition for goods and resources creates enmity.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Glossary<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
fanana <\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nBe like one another, be similar to each other, be the same, be comparable (TJH). Be identical (MASB). Udugu si kufanana, bali kuthaminiana<\/em>, Brotherhood is not being the same, but rather it is showing respect to one other (Ud-3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
fitina<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9]<\/span><\/td>\nDiscord, variance, antagonism, quarrelling, misunderstanding, mischief. Fanya (tia) fitina<\/em>, cause discord, slander, be cause of discord. (2) tumult, insurrection; (3) a source of discord, an agitator, a firebrand, but used of a person (FJ). Haifanyi ndicho sicho, na kuleta uchokozi, Uwadui wa kificho, fitina na ubazazi<\/em>, They do not do what should not be, nor bring provocation,\u2028Hidden enmity, strife and dishonesty (MASB-Ud2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
huruma<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 9]<\/span><\/td>\nMercy, empathy, sympathy, compassion, etc. (TJH). Sympathy, consideration, fellow feeling, kindliness; (2) mercy, pity, compassion. Mwenye huruma<\/em>, compassionate, sympathetic, kind person (FJ). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana, Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana<\/em>, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other, Helping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes, They consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
juliana hali<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nBe concerned about each other\u2019s welfare, situation, circumstances, etc. (TJH). Visiting each other (MASB). Ask one another how each one is getting along (Brill). Udugu ni kushibana, kwa hali kujuliana<\/em>, Fraternity is being content with one another, by showing concern for each other (MASB-Ud3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
li(y)a<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. i.]<\/span><\/td>\nSuffer (MASB). See \u2013lia<\/em> sound, make a sound (the most general word for sound of any kind, in animate or inanimate nature); (2) utter a cry, cry out (for joy, sorrow, pain, &c.); (3) mourn, weep (FJ). Tena yaliyapo macho, mikono hufuta chozi, Again when the eyes suffer, the hands wipe away tears!\u2028(MASB-Ud2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mdono\/mi-\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 3\/4]<\/span><\/td>\nPicking at, pecking, peck, carping (TJH). Bite (MASB). A bite, fishing (FJ). Manner of pecking as of a fowl (Brill). See \u2013dona<\/em> peck, pick at, pick up bit by bit as a bird does its food (FJ). Si udugu wa mdono, ule wa mwisho wa mwezi!<\/em> It is not a carping brotherhood, like that at the end of the month (MASB-Ud1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
mema<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 6]<\/span><\/td>\nGood deeds, works, things, etc., proper behavior (TJH). Good, excellent manners (MASB). See \u2013ema<\/em> good, etc. (FJ). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana, Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana<\/em>, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other, Helping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes, They consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oneana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp]<\/span><\/td>\nHave mutual feelings for each other; oneana huruma<\/em> be empathetic towards each other, have mercy for each other (TJH). Tease each other, as well as ‘feel towards each other’ (FJ). See \u2013onea huruma<\/em> pity someone (Brill). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
oneshana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. cs. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nDirect each other to a result, goal, end (TJH). See \u2013onyesha<\/em> cause to see, show, point out, demonstrate, make clear, exhibit, place on view (FJ). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana, Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana<\/em>, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other, Helping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes, They consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
saidiana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nHelp one another (TJH). See \u2013saidia<\/em> aid, help, assist, support, countenance, abet (FJ). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana, Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana<\/em>, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other, Helping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes, They consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
sameheana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nForgive one another, etc. (TJH). See \u2013samehe<\/em> pardon, forgive, remit, pass over, e.g. of offenses, debts, etc. (FJ). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana, Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana<\/em>, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other, Helping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes, They consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
shauriana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nAdvise one another, counsel one another, etc. (TJH). See \u2013shauri<\/em> ask counsel, get advice, consult; -shauriana<\/em> consult together (FJ). Ndugu walioshibana, huruma huoneana, Shida kusaidiana, makosa sameheana, Mema kushauriana, mazuri kuoneshana<\/em>, Brothers who are content with one another, Show mercy to each other, Helping each other (when) in trouble, and forgiving each others\u2019 mistakes, They consul each other on proper behavior, and direct each other in good deeds (MASB-Ud4).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
shibana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp]<\/span><\/td>\nBe content with one another, be gratified with each other, be satisfied with one another (TJH). See \u2013shiba<\/em> have enough to eat or drink, have a full meal, be satisfied with food; (2) sometimes used fig. of being wholly filled with, and so under the influence of something, e.g. shiba Mungu<\/em>, be wholly given to worship and religion, be a devotee (FJ). Udugu ni kushibana, kwa hali kujuliana<\/em>, Fraternity is being content with one another, by showing concern for each other (MASB-Ud3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
thamaniana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp.]<\/span><\/td>\nEsteem each other, show respect to each other, appreciate one another, etc. (TJH). Udugu si kufanana, bali kuthaminiana<\/em>, Brotherhood is not being the same, but rather it is showing respect to one other (MASB-Ud3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
tumiana<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[v. rcp]<\/span><\/td>\nSend to each other (TJH). See \u2013tumia<\/em> (FJ). Daima kukumbukana, salamu kutumiana<\/em>, Always remembering each other, (and) exchanging greetings (MASB-Ud3).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
u(w)adui<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 14]<\/span><\/td>\nEnmity, hostility (FJ). See adui\/ma-<\/em> enemy (FJ). Haifanyi ndicho sicho, na kuleta uchokozi, Uwadui wa kificho, fitina na ubazazi<\/em>, They do not do what should not be, nor bring provocation, Hidden enmity, strife and dishonesty (MASB-Ud2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ubazazi<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 14]<\/span><\/td>\nDishonesty (MASB). Sharp practice in trading, cheating (FJ). See bazazi\/ma-<\/em> trader, shopkeeper, but usually of one who pushes himself forward by advertising or using trickery or devices for getting people’s custom, hence a person who uses sharp practice, cheat, sharper, etc (FJ) Haifanyi ndicho sicho, na kuleta uchokozi, Uwadui wa kificho, fitina na ubazazi<\/em>, They do not do what should not be, nor bring provocation,\u2028Hidden enmity, strife and dishonesty (MASB-Ud2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
uchokozi<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 14]<\/span><\/td>\nProvocation (MASB). Teasing, annoyance, quarrelsomeness; obsession, instigation; insulting language (Brill). See \u2013chokoza<\/em> tease, bully, annoy, vex; -chokoa <\/em>pick at, poke, esp. of working at a hard substance with a pointed instrument, knife, or finger (FJ). Haifanyi ndicho sicho, na kuleta uchokozi<\/em>, They do not do what should not be, nor bring provocation (MASB-Ud2).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
udugu<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 14]<\/span><\/td>\nFraternity, brotherhood (MASB). Fellowship (TJH). Huu ni bora mfano, wa udugu umaizi<\/em>, This is the best example, of enlightened fraternity (MASB-Ud1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
umaizi<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n[n. 14]<\/span><\/td>\nKnowledge, understanding, recognition; See \u2013maizi <\/em>know, understand, recognize (FJ). Huu ni bora mfano, wa udugu umaizi<\/em>, This is the best example, of enlightened fraternity (MASB-Ud1).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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