Meitei literature (Manipuri literature) is very old. It has a rich and variegated history and traditions. A characteristic of the old Meitei script (Manipuri script) is that each letter of the alphabet has been named after a part of the human body.
The Manipuri script's distinctive feature – where each alphabet letter is named after a bodily part – underscores the literature's complex history and cultural traditions. This peculiarity adds richness to the narrative, highlighting the interconnectedness of language, body, and identity.