Maintaining an index of paheli isn't just about fun. Riddles serve several key functions:
The Stars: "Raat mein aate hain, din mein kho jaate hain. Bin bataye aate hain, bin bataye jaate hain." Body Parts index of paheli
The Eyes: "Do bhai hain ek rang ke, rehte hain ek sang. Beech mein hai naak ki deewar, phir bhi nahi hote dang." Maintaining an index of paheli isn't just about fun
The Coconut: "Upar se sakht, andar se naram. Pani se bhara, swaad mein garam (thanda)." andar se naram. Pani se bhara
Critical Thinking: They force the brain to look at objects from different perspectives.
The Name: "Woh kya hai jo aapka hai, par dusre log use zyada istemal karte hain?" The Silence: "Woh kya hai jise bolte hi woh toot jati hai?" The Educational Value of Pahelis