Lekhanath Paudel was born in 1941 in West
No. 3 of Nepal and is regarded as one of the most prestigious poets and
thinkers, playing a very important role in modernizing Nepali poetry. His
birthplace, now part of the municipality of Lekhnath, bears testimony to his
mark. Since his early years, Paudel was into poetry, inspired by the beauty of
nature around Pokhara.
Despite this criticism, Paudel went ahead,
and at the age of fourteen he joined the school at Tindhara Pathshala in
Kathmandu. Later, he rebelled against the unsightly writing of the Nepali
language and contributed to the Rammani movement for language reform.
Paudel's poetry assumed many different
forms and includes classical verses in Sanskrit characters. His movement - the
Parishkarbadi Dhara - initialized a modern era in Nepali poetry based on
economic, social, moral, and spiritual themes. Some of his popular works
entitled 'Laitya', 'Ritubichar Khandakavya', and an epic 'Tarun Tapasi'.
A skilled craftsman of Nepali poetry, Lekhnath Paudel, still sustains his very relevant signature in literature-even during the challenging norms of the Rana period. Later, though accused on several occasions, he received honors like Kavishiromani in 2008 and public recognition in 2011. Poet Lekhnath Paudel is no more, who breathed his last on February 7, 2022, leaving behind a legacy to inspire and the contribution he made to Nepali literature.
Shiromani
Lekhnath Paudyal was a very important poet in Nepali literature. Nepal is a
beautiful country, and its stories about life are famous around the world.
There are many talented writers in Nepal, and some are like special diamonds.
People who work in Nepali literature think of Lekhnath as the master of Nepali
literature. He helped connect the old and new times of Nepali literature.
Famous
writers like Lakshmi Prasad Devkota, Siddicharan Shrestha, Balakrishna Sama,
Keshari Dharmaraj Thapa, and Madhav Ghimire were inspired by Lekhnath to become
great writers too. Lekhnath is like the protector of Nepali literature. Many
poets today see him as the best poet of all, and that's why he's called Kavi
Shiromani, which means the gem of all poets. The poems he wrote are polite,
sophisticated, and classical.
Lekhnath
loved his country a lot, and his poems are still powerful and touch our hearts.
He started writing when he was just 14 years old. He wrote many poems and even
dramas like Lakshmipuja and Bhatriharivinarved.
Lekhnath
wrote poems about traditional and modern themes. His poems talk about
spirituality, love for nature, culture, and many other important things. Some
people thought he supported rich and powerful people, but his poems also talked
about the poor and humble.
Lekhnath
wrote different types of poems, from short ones to long epic ones. He also
wanted to make the Nepali language better, so he translated Sanskrit poems into
Nepali. He even started a movement to make the Nepali language better.
Besides
poetry, Lekhnath also wrote plays. His place in Nepali literature will always
be special because of his spiritual thinking and how he talked about society in
his poems.
He
started writing epic poems in 1961/62, like Shringar Pachisi and
Manashakarshini. Some of his famous epic poems are Ritubichar, Buddhivinod,
Satyakali Samwad, Gitanjali, Mero Ram, and Amar Jyotiko Satyasmriti. Even
though he couldn't finish Ganga Gauri, it was still published in 2061 B. S.
People
think Lekhnath's biggest contribution was making the Nepali language better.
His poems were different from others because they followed old rules of
Sanskrit poetry. His poems were formal and special, and many followed the ideas
of the Orthodox Vedanta philosophy.
Lekhnath Paudyal's Early Life
Lekhnath
was born in a place called Arghaun-Archale in Pokhara Lekhnath Metropolitan
City, which is in the western part of Nepal, in the year 1885 (Poush 15, 1941
B. S.). He was the eldest son of his parents, Durgadatta and Vasundhara
Poudyal. Lekhnath started learning letters and words when he was five years
old, and his early education took place at home.
In the
beginning, Lekhnath read some sacred texts like Gangaganesh Stotra, Amarkosh,
and Chandi. At first, he faced some scolding when he sought help from Pitri
Prasad for his writings. However, with the love and encouragement from Dadhiram
Marasaini, he started writing poetry.
When
Lekhnath was ten years old, he studied Sanskrit in his village. After five
years, he moved to Kathmandu for further studies. In Kathmandu, he lived in a
Sanskrit hostel in Tindhara and continued studying Sanskrit.
During
his time in Tindhara, Lekhnath developed a keen interest in creating poetry.
After three years of study, he went to Banaras to take a test in Sanskrit, but
unfortunately, he did not pass.
From a
young age, Lekhnath enjoyed composing pedant riddles and verses. His first
published poems, Suktisudha and Kavitakalpadrum, appeared in an Indian Nepalese
magazine in 1904. Magazines like Sundari, Madhavi, Chandra, and Chandra played
a role in promoting his literary work.
The name
Lekhnath means "god of writing," as "Lekh" means to write
and "Nath" means god.
Early Struggle of Paudyal
Paudyal
faced some tough times. He wasn't able to go to school, so he decided to go on
a journey. During this journey, he went with his grandfather Radhakrishna to
Birpur in the Terai. Even though he couldn't find a job there, he continued his
journey to Assam, India.
While he
was in India, his young wife passed away, and he had no money. Sadly, he
couldn't find his father's old house in the Nepalese lowlands. For the next few
years, he looked for work in India, but it was difficult, and he didn't do well
in school.
Later on,
a person named Ram Mani approached him, and they decided to stop supporting a
campaign together. Ram Mani got a job in the Rana Palace in Kathmandu, and
Poudyal joined him.
In 1909,
Paudyal went back to Kathmandu and started working for Bhim Shamsher, an
important person in the Rana family. He worked for him for twenty-five years as
a priest and teacher, teaching Bhim Shamsher's grandchildren.
During
his time in the palace, he became friends with Sardar Ram Mani Dixit, who
helped him in tough times. Paudyal's writing skills improved, and Bhim Shamsher
even gave him the title of Hajuriya.
However,
when Juddha Shamsher came into power, Paudyal faced difficulties. His wife
passed away in 1961, and from 1961 to 1972, he suffered from various illnesses,
pain, and loneliness.
In 1972,
he met Swargadwari Mahaprabhu and thought about becoming a hermit. But
Mahaprabhu advised him to work hard instead. This changed Paudyal's life, and
he married Satyadevi.
One of
Paudyal's famous poems is "A Parrot in a Cage." In this poem, he
talks about the soul trapped in the body and criticizes the Rana families who
ruled the country. At that time, it was not easy to write against the Rana
rulers, but Paudyal was encouraged by his friend Ram Mani Dixit.
In his poems,
Paudyal uses gentle language, sweet comparisons, and elegant words. He is a
memorable figure in Nepali literature, expressing nature, morality, and
spiritual messages. Through his poems, he conveys the idea that spiritual
healing is essential for people today, who are struggling with egoism and
physical hunger. Poudyal is the first literary figure in Nepal to succeed in
writing meaningful poems with emotional and beautiful style, overcoming
challenges and hardships.
Struggling for Recognition
Lekhnath
Poudyal, a poet from Nepal, had some favorite authors like Kalidas and
Maithilisharan Gupta. He also loved Nepali writers Lakshmi Prasad Devkota and
Madhav Ghimire. Despite being a famous poet, Poudyal faced money problems.
Luckily, King Mahendra helped him sometimes.
Poudyal's
father, Durgadatta Poudyal, passed away in 1976, making things even harder for
him. At that time, writing freely about literature was tough. Good writings had
to be destroyed or hidden.
There was
a movement against using a particular style called Atlanta in Nepali
literature. Ram Mani and apodal started the Atlanta boycott movement. Lekhnath
Poudyal got support from Ram Mani Dixit, the editor of Madhavi magazine. They
became close friends, and Dixit helped Poudyal during tough times.
When
Poudyal was in Kathmandu, he worked for Bhim Shamsher, a member of the ruling
Rana family. He was a priest and teacher for twenty-five years. Thanks to his
friendship with Ram Mani Dixit, Poudyal's first big work, Reflections on the
Rains, got published in Madhavi in 1909.
Honoring
Lekhnath Paudyal In the year 1951, King Tribhuvan gave Lekhnath a special title
called "Kavi Shiromani," which means he was a very important poet.
People also call it "poet laureate." Since Lekhnath passed away in
1966, no other poet has been given the same honor, making it seem like the
title will last forever.
When
Lekhnath turned seventy in 1955, the people who love literature in Nepal
celebrated him in a big way. They had a parade for him in the streets of
Kathmandu, the capital city. This parade was like a special ceremony for elders
that the people of Kathmandu usually do.
Lekhnath,
the old poet, sat in a fancy carriage and went through the city. Many famous
poets and even the prime minister helped pull the carriage. Gopal Pandey Aseem
was the main person organizing this.
Lekhnath
also received a special post ticket with his picture on it, given by the
government of Nepal. In this event, Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota did a lot of
important work. On that day, they gave Lekhnath a bag of five thousand rupees
as a gift, and everyone was so happy, even Lekhnath was crying tears of joy.
In 1957,
Lekhnath became a member of a new group called the Royal Nepal Academy. And in
1969, after he passed away, he got a big award called the Tribhuvan Puraskar
prize.
All these
special things show how much people in Nepal respect Lekhnath for his classic
poems. Even though younger people may not appreciate him as much, he will
always be remembered through awards and even postage stamps issued by the
government in his honor.
Embarking on the Journey to Become Kavi Shiromani
In the
beginning, when Sharda started printing, Lekhnath Poudyal wrote poems for
Sharda. His poems became really important for Sharda. During that time,
Lekhnath Poudyal kept writing praises for Rana without getting tired.
At that
time, he and Devkota used to compete to write nice things about Rana. But when
democracy came, Poudyal regretted praising Rana. So, he showed everyone that he
was a strong supporter of democracy by wearing a badge of the Nepali Congress.
In 2008
B. S. Asadh 29, King Tribhuvan honored Lekhnath Poudyal with the title of
Kavishiromani and a monthly allowance of two hundred rupees for life. When
Poudyal became Kavishiromani, he wrote a letter to his mentor, Dadhiram
Marasaini.
After
getting this special title, Poudyal felt that he had a bigger responsibility
towards Nepali literature. He focused only on writing poems after that.
Many
literary groups invited him as an important guest for their events. Lekhnath
Poudyal, Balakrishna Sama, and Lakshmi Prasad Devkota were best friends and
stayed close. They went to Illam’s Karfok together in 2009 and received a warm
welcome. On their way to Darjeeling, local people called them Trimurti (which
means three important figures) - Sudhapa named them Trimurti Sudhapa (Surya
Bikram Gyawali, Dharanidhar Sharma, and Parasmani Pradhan).
From that
time on, the trio of Poudyal, Sama, and Devkota became known as Trimurti in
Nepali literature.
Creations Of Lekhnath Paudyal
Lekhnath
Paudyal wrote many short poems that are in a book called
"Delicatessen," which was published in two parts in 1967 and 1968. He
really cared about making his poems sound sweet. He worked hard on his poems
and changed them many times until he was happy with them. He was inspired by a
famous poet named Kalidasa, who wrote about the seasons.
Some of
Lekhnath's poems are about his feelings towards God, and they are very
beautiful. One example is a poem called "Remembering Saraswati." He
also wrote a long poem called "Remembering the Truth of Undying
Light" about feeling sad when Mahatma Gandhi died, and it was his first
published work.
Even
though Lekhnath didn't explore his early poems more until later in his life, he
kept writing and many of his short poems were published in magazines in India
and Nepal. Some poems might not have been published and could be lost. The book
"Delicatessen" has a hundred poems.
Lekhnath
wrote poems about many different things, and they were enjoyed by people from
different backgrounds. Some of his poems teach important lessons, while others
are charming and written in simple language. One such poem is "The
Chirruping of a Swallow," first published in 1935.
Some of his literary work
Let's
explore some of the wonderful writings by poet Shiromani Lekhnath Poudyal. In
one of his poems called "Himal," the poet beautifully describes the
mountains as if they were humans. He explains how the Himalayas are not only a
breathtaking sight, resembling pearls from a distance, but also a source of
life for us. The poet marvels at the natural beauty of the foothills, where
musk and deer roam freely, and sweet grass grows. With the first rays of the
sun, the mountains receive a sweet kiss.
The
Himalayas, according to the poet, endure various natural challenges like storms
and windstorms, standing tall and bright. These mountains are not just for
Nepal; they are like wise yogis caring for the entire world. The Himalayas are
considered sacred, being the birthplace of the Ganges and the divine playground
of Shiva and Parvati. The poet takes pride in these mountains, seeing them as a
symbol of Nepalese culture and a mythical feast.
In
another work titled "Ritubichar," Lekhnath Poudyal showcases his
poetic prowess by capturing the essence of nature's seasons. He skillfully
weaves together emotion, rhythm, and contemplation in a sophisticated way. The
poem reflects the poet's deep connection with Eastern philosophy, showcasing themes
of liberation, spirituality, and the influence of Aryan culture. Lekhnath's
unique ability to blend nature and philosophy in his verses makes him an
exemplary figure in Nepali literature.
The poet
continues his exploration in the poem "Buddhi Vinod," where he poses
profound questions about life, the soul, and creation. Lekhnath endeavors to
resolve these questions through seven wise epics. The conflict between
intellect and mind forms the essence of "Buddhi Vinod," highlighting
the poet's contemplative and philosophical approach to poetry.
In
"Tarun Tapasi," Lekhnath crafts a fascinating poem using the
Shikharini Chhand style. The poem revolves around the poet's inward tapas and
the story of a night spent in a paradise called tuftal. The poet's penance
subsides after listening to the autobiography of Tarun Tapasi, making the poem
a captivating journey of self-discovery.
Lekhnath
Poudyal's versatility extends to playwriting, with plays like
"Bhatriharivinarved" and "Laxmi Puja." His plays delve into
societal issues, blending prose and poetry to express spiritual consciousness
and critique aspects of Nepali society.
Overall,
Lekhnath Poudyal's writings showcase his deep connection with nature,
spirituality, and Eastern philosophy, making him an immortal figure in Nepali
literature, much like the majestic Himalayas he so eloquently describes.
Lekhnath Paudyal's End Of life
In the year 2020, Lekhnath Paudyal had a problem with his left eye called cataracts, which made it hard for him to see with both eyes. In 2022, he went to Banaras for a special trip. However, on his way to Raxaul, India, he got sick.
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