The story of Karen people is about stories of Karen families. The beginning of Karen started with a family, increased in numbers which expanded to clans. Then, they emulated to become tribes and finally emerged as a race.
A father Saw Pa S’gaw and a mother Nan Pa Oh of a Karen family had seven children, three girls and four boys who were respectively named, Naw Pa Det, Naw Bawklaw, Naw Pa Ah, Saw Paku, Saw Maw Nay Bwa, Saw Way Wao and Saw Chien. One day, the couple quarreled and reached a stage of separation. When they decided to separate, the three daughters said that they belonged to their mother and followed her. Likewise, the four sons said that they belonged to their father and they followed him. It was said that the children loved and respected each other very much. The couple realized the importance of keeping the family close but probably had some vision that the adventurous journey ahead would not favor this kind of reservation. They must be prepared to come up against with any changes. So, before the family separated, the couple smashed an earthen pot into seven pieces and gave each to their children. They also instructed their children that even though they were to be scattered in different parts of the world, they will become increased and multiplied in numbers. Whenever they meet in any place, they must match the seven pieces and fit it to become the same pot again. If they succeed in doing so they will become a great nation and they will rule a vast empire which is very rich, prosperous, powerful and peaceful. Their kingdom will stand forever.
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