#pamahiin

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Ikatlong Araw: Dalawang Palayok

Bata pa lang ako, Nang may binilin ang nanay ko. "Anak, pag ako'y namatay, 'Wag kang umiyak sa aking bangkay." Tinanong ko kung bakit, Hindi ko maintindihan. Akala ko noo'y Habambuhay kasama ko si Inay. Bago pa man akong umiyak, Agad niya itong dinugtungan. "Noong ako'y bata pa, May kwinento ang aking ina. "May ibinigay si Bathala, Sa ating mga kaluluwa." "Ano 'yon ma?" Tanong ko sa kanya. Ngumiti siya sa akin, At itinuloy ang kanyang sinasabi. "Dalawang palayok, anak" Mahinhin niyang sinimulan. "Parehong ipupuno, Pero magkaiba ang naka-impok." "Ang isa'y ikaw ang maglalagay, Ng sa tingin mo'y mahalagang bagay. Mga ala-alang masasaya, mga turo ng iba. Ikaw mismo ang mangongolekta, Ng ilalagay mo Sa palayok ng buhay mo." "Ano naman ang nasa kabila?" Muli akong nagtanong. Umiikot ang aking isipan, Sa mga bagay Na gusto kong ilagay. "Ang pangalawa nama'y Iba ang maglalagay. Luha man nila, O mga masasayang ala ala; Sila'y mag-aalay, Habang ika'y walang kamalay-malay." "Nay, paano naman kapag napuno? Paano kung may gusto pang pumasok? May magbibigay ba sa akin, Ng ikatlong Palayok?" Madami akong tinanong, 'Di ko matandaan ang iba. Pero, ganoon pa man, Ngumiti sa akin ang aking ina. "Dahan dahan lang, 'Wag mag madali. Hindi pa ako tapos, Sa aking sinasabi." Ako'y nanahimik, Nakaupo sa maliit niyang hita. Hinahaplos niya ang aking buhok, Ay itinuloy ang kanyang kwento. "Walang ikatlong palayok, Kaya ingat ingatan mo ang dalawang 'yon. 'Wag maglagay ng magiging sanhi Ng iyong pagkasisi." "Maaari kang magtanggal ng ayaw mo sa unang palayok, Ngunit hindi pwede sa ikalawa. Dahil kahit anong tapon ang gawin mo, Nakatatak pa din 'yon sa ilalim nito." "Parehong palayok ang dala mo, Hanggang sa huling punto mo. Ang pangongolekta sa unang palayok ay titigil, Sabay ng tibok ng puso mo." "Sa ikalawa nama'y, Kahit ika'y nasa kabilang buhay na, Mayroon pa ding maglalagay. Mga ala ala nila kasama ka, Doon nila ilalagay, Kadalasa'y doon na din iiwanan." Doon nagtatapos ang kwento niya, Ngunit hindi ko pa din nakukuha. Kaya tinanong ko sa kanya, "Ano naman ang kinalaman ng aking iyak Sa palayok na nasa iyong kaluluwa?" Ngumiti ang aking ina, At sinagot niya ito. "Ika'y isa sa mga naglalagay sa Ikalawang palayok ko. Nawa na ang ilagay mo doon, Ang kasiyahan mo." "Anak, punong puno ng masasayang bagay Ang unang palayok. Nawa parehong palayok Ang mapuno ng ganito." Sa panahon na iyon, Hindi ko pa din siya naintindihan. Ngunit, sumang ayon nalang ako, At tinuloy ang paglalaro. Makaraan ang maraming taon, Doon ko na nakita, Ang punto ng aking ina. Dahil sa kanyang pagkamatay, Ang ikalawang palayok Ay punong puno ng luha ng iba. Ngayon, naintindihan ko na siya. Mahirap nga naman, Kung dala dala mo sa kabilang buhay, Ang lungkot ng iba. Kaya ang alay ko sa aking ina, Ang kanyang bilin noong una pa. Ang aking masasayang araw, At mga magagandang ala ala. Iaalay ko lahat ng aking kasiyahan, Para lamang sa minamahal kong inay. Iyon ang huling habilin Ng aking ina. ------------ Bale, lumingon muna ako sa nakaraan~~ 😄 Bata pa lamang ako, ayoko talagang pumuntay sa mga lamay kasi halos ang dami ng tao na umiiyak sa taong patay na. 🙅🙅 Kapag uuwi na kami, lagi kong tanong kay mama kung bakit ganon, tapos isasagot naman ni mama, "minsan pakitang close kayo, ganon. Kadalasan, para lang makipag-tsismisan." 😑😑 Dinagdagan ko 'to (ala pang preno dila ko non eh 😂😂) "Ma pag ikaw namatay, gusto mo ganon din?" 😲😲 Syempre nagulat si mama, tapos ung iba naming kasama. Pero, bago pa man ako pagalitan, tumawa lang siya sa akin 😂😂 sagot niya, "Pag namatay ako, wag mo na patagalin pa. Jusme. Pagkabigay ng bangkay, 3 araw lang ang misa at sunugin niyo na ako 😂😂" Kadalasan, kapag napupunta sa usapang patay at paano ilibing, yan ang lagi naming ending. Pero, may isang araw na tinanong ko si mama kung bakit ayaw pa niyang patagalin. Sabi niya sa akin, parang sa akin lang talaga kasi halos pabulong eh, "Anak, mahirap kapag napuno na ung pangalawang palayok ko." Hindi alam ni mama kung saan nanggaling 'yong kwento ng palayok. Basta alam niya, kwinento din ng nanay niya sa kanya noong bata pa siya. At ganooon din sagot ni lola sa akin. Matagal ko na hinahanap kung yang alamat ba yan eh sikat, pero ala pa akong naririnig na ganoong kwento 😑😕😕 Kayo ba, meron din bang pamahiin na hindi sikat, pero sinusundan niyong magka-pamilya?

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Madaling araw may tumilaok na manok may babaeng nabuntis kaso walang asawa.

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INVISIBLE RULE: THE QUIET INFLUENCE OF PAMAHIIN

Growing up in a city where pamahiin is not very popular, I did not have much knowledge about it. My parents did not teach me many of the beliefs they knew, and it was mostly my grandmother who would occasionally talk about them. Because of this, I was only slightly aware of some pamahiin, and they simply became small parts of my life. These beliefs often lived in the quiet warnings of elders, like my grandmother, serving as invisible rules that guided our behavior. Whether it was saying “tabi-tabi po” when passing through unfamiliar places or turning clothes inside out to avoid getting lost, these beliefs shaped how I saw the world. At first, they felt like unrealistic ideas without clear explanations, but over time, I began to understand that pamahiin is not just superstition—it is a reflection of our culture, values, and shared identity.

One common pamahiin I often heard as a child was the belief that cutting your nails at night brings bad luck. Since I was young, I questioned my mother and grandmother. Why was it so dangerous that they would get upset when I tried trimming my nails at night? They would respond seriously, saying it could bring misfortune and, in the worst case, even shorten one’s life. While this may sound unreasonable in a modern context, I later realized there was a practical explanation behind it. In earlier times, before electricity was widely available, cutting nails in the dark could easily cause injury. People often used knives or scissors instead of proper nail clippers, making it more dangerous. What started as a precaution eventually became a cultural belief passed down through generations.

Another practice was saying “tabi-tabi po,” especially when walking through forests, unfamiliar places, or near anthills believed to be homes of the nuno sa punso. This phrase is used to show respect for unseen spirits that may inhabit the area. As a child, I believed in this pamahiin and made sure to follow it. As I grew older, I realized that this belief reflects a deeper cultural value—respect for nature. It reminds us that we are not the only living beings in this world and that we should care for our surroundings.

Pamahiin also becomes visible during significant life events, such as weddings. It is believed that a bride should not try on her wedding dress before the ceremony, or else the wedding might not happen. Another belief, known as “sukob,” warns against siblings getting married in the same year, as it is thought to bring bad fortune to the family. Although these practices may seem unusual, they add emotional depth and meaning to important occasions. They create a sense of anticipation and tradition, connecting individuals to their cultural roots.

These beliefs often come from a combination of practical experiences and attempts to explain the unknown. Before science and technology advanced, people relied on observation and storytelling to understand the world. Over time, these explanations became embedded in our culture as pamahiin. Even today, despite having the availability of scientific explanations, many people continue to practice them.

However, some beliefs can lead to unnecessary fear. For example, the idea that cleaning the table while someone is still eating will prevent them from getting married may affect a person’s confidence or behavior in social situations. This raises an important question: should all pamahiin still be followed today?

Instead of completely rejecting pamahiin or blindly following it, it is more meaningful to understand its origin and symbolic value. Many of these beliefs carry lessons about safety, respect, and proper behavior. By interpreting them thoughtfully, we can preserve our cultural heritage while also embracing rational thinking.

In my experience, pamahiin serves as a bridge between the past and the present. It connects us to our families, especially older generations who grew up with these traditions. By listening to their stories, I have come to understand that pamahiin should be respected, but not always taken literally. While some see it as mere superstition and others as meaningful tradition, dismissing it entirely can be seen as disrespectful or insensitive. That is why it is important to approach these beliefs with respect.

In conclusion, Filipino pamahiin is more than superstition—it is a reflection of our history, values, and identity. Through reflection, I have learned to see these beliefs not as limitations, but as part of my cultural origin that carries deeper meaning beyond literal interpretation. They remind us that people in the past relied on observation, imagination, and tradition to guide their lives. Even in the modern world, where logic and science prevail, pamahiin continues to shape our behavior and strengthen connections across generations.

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With All Souls’ Day just a week away, let’s revisit some Filipino wake superstitions! 🪦🕯️

Do you believe or practice any of them? 🤔

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Pamahiin Suhe: May Kakaibang Kakayahan

Aray ko, sobra talaga ang sakit kapag natinik ka ng isda tapos malaki pa. Parang maluluha ka na talaga pero kahit na ganu’n ay di pa rin basta basta maaalis ang tinik Kung minsan nga kahit sumuka k…

Suhe ka ba o hindi?

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Pamahiin Asin: Pagtaboy ng Malas

Asin ang pinakamabisang sangkap kung nais mo talagang magkaroon ng pagbabago sa’yong buhay. May mga pagkakataon talagang kahit na anong kayod ang gawin mo ay di ka nakakaramdam ng pag-asenso. Para …

Mabisa ito.

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Pamahiin Isda: Pagdaloy ng Suwerte o Kamalasan?

Ang karaniwang alagang nakikita ko sa bahay at opisina ay goldfish. Marami kasi ang naniniwala na ang isda ay makapagbibigay ng suwerte kaya naman magiging daan ito sa kanilang pagyaman. Kaya naman…

kailan suwerte at malas ang isda?

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Pamahiin TUBIG: Kung gusto mong suwertehin

Nang nakaraang mga linggo ay gumawa ako ng artikulo tungkol sa asin. Mabisa talaga itong pangontra sa kamalasan kaya sa artikulo natin ngayon ay ia-upgrade na natin ang tungkol sa asin. Ibig sabihi…

Huwag palampasin.