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Nature of the Lepchas
Lepchas being the children if the nature and not affected by the outside influences till a few centuries ago, are usually cheerful, simple, open hearted, devoid of guile, trustworthy and always ready to help. They are generally considered to be kind and peaceful by nature. They are accustomed to living in the remote and inaccessible regions where they are much closer to the nature they so fondly love. They have a developed a close affinity for the birds, animals, rivers and streams and for the forests and the mountains.
Simple at heart with mild disposition Lepcha make loyal, interesting and attractive companions. They are great nature lovers and good entomologists and botanists. Their knowledge of the animals and plants of the forests of the lower foothills of the Himalayas remains unsurpassed. Even the great botanist J D Hooker was taken aback when his Lepcha guide exhibited profound knowledge of the plants and animals of the region.
The modern lepcha has made certain adjustments to his nature and character to suit his life in the urban area as well as in this highly competitive world where he has to fight his way to earn the bread and butter to support his family. The effect of the other cultures as well as new philosophies exposed by the education has brought about significant changes in an average lepcha’s life. But, however much a Lepcha may become modern in his outward bearings, his innermost essentials remain the same – shy, simple and sincere. Always carrying that chunk of blissful Nye Mayel Lyang in each of their unsullied heart.
And as rightly stated by Geoffery Gorer in his Book "Himalayan Village" –"Unless the whole orientation of Lepcha life is changed even greater differences in actual wealth will not fundamentally alter the situation, for there is no possibility of any lepcha, however rich, exploiting his neighbor, however poor".