No language of the world has a greater treasure of proverbs, sayings and riddles than the Kashmiri language. Unfortunately, at present they are less on the tongue of a Kashmiri but every Kashmiri longs for their aroma and taste. Fortunately, they are saved from oblivion owing to their having been put to permanence in the printed word.  Those who want to saviour the world of colloquial Kashmiri, they can explore the fascinating world in a leisurely hour spent amidst this slender stock.