Nepali kabita gazal muktak haiku: Best Poems of Bhim Birag. भिम बिरागका कबिताहरु

Renowned poet and lyricist Bhim Birag, popularly known as Bhim Bahadur Maharjan was born on January 28, 1935, in Maisthan, Birgunj. He had written many prominent poems and songs in Nepali. Some of his popular works are 'Dukheko Indreni', which is a collection of poems, 'Atripta Sparsha', a song lyric collection, 'Tato Sushkera', a collection of poem pieces, and 'Aath Tukre Badal', a book compilation of short stories.

Among his various awards are the Chinnalata Puraskar in 2043 BS, Nepal Rastriya Prativa Puraskar in 2056 BS, and Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu 4th class in 2027 BS for his input to Nepali music and literature.

Early Life and Challenges
The Involvement with Art
Trip to Makawanpur
Collaboration of Artists and the Contribution
Philosophy of Life and Legacy
Final Years and Passing
Conclusion
मृत्यु सत्ताको यथार्थ
अरूलाई हँसाउनेहरू देखेँ
आफूलाई खोज्दा हराएकाहरू
शङ्कालु आँखाहरू
परिक्रमा
जिन्दगी

He received several awards for his contributions to Nepali music and literature, including the Chinnalata Puraskar in 2043 BS, the Nepal Rastriya Prativa Puraskar in 2056 BS, and the Prabal Gorkha Dakshin Bahu 4th class in 2027 BS.

Bhim Birag passed away on March 3, 2012, at the age of 78 while being treated at Patan Hospital in Lalitpur.

Some of the popular songs written by Bhim Birag are 'Aaja Bholi Harek Saajh' and 'Timile Pani Ma Jastai Maya Diyera Hera', both sung by Narayan Gopal, as well as 'Kasari Ma Bhule, K Maa Ma Bhule', also sung by Narayan Gopal.

Bhim Birag died on March 3, 2012, while undergoing treatment at the Patan Hospital in Lalitpur. He was 78 years old when he died.

Some of the popular songs of Bhim Birag are 'Aaja Bholi Harek Saajh', 'Timile Pani Ma Jastai Maya Diyera Hera' sung by Narayan Gopal and 'Kasari Ma Bhule, K Maa Ma Bhule' also sung by Narayan Gopal.

Bhim Birag is that doyen of Nepali literature and music whose life does not disappoint but stands as an example of triumph over adversities. A litany of life stories speaks to the power of his creativity and resilience. Born on Magh 15, 1991 B.S., into a humble beginning in Maisthan, Birgunj, his journey epitomized the beads of struggle, passion, and artistic brilliance.

Early Life and Challenges

Childhood in Bhim Birag's case was very simple and close to sports, football in particular. However, his life took a cruel turn when, during one of the football matches, he became a victim of an intentional attack, after the effects of which he had health problems for the rest of his life. His family was economically challenged while Bhim's father died at a rather untimely age, which further deteriorated the economic position of the family. Being abandoned to face life's vicissitudes, Bhim was part of his maternal uncle's household, whose smacks of demeaning remarks had sown in him an irrevocable resolve.

The Involvement with Art

Irrespective of experiences of adversities that beset him, Bhim discovered his sojourns and passions in the realms of literature and music. His health disorder restricted him to his home, where he indulged in the harmonium, piano, guitar, and tabla that filled his home. But his father and uncle also went a long way in nurturing his art ambitions, as both were great artists in their own rights. It was during this phase of seclusion that the name 'Birag' cropped up, relieving him of the burdens of his earlier life as his new identity became tagged to his artistic life.

Trip to Makawanpur

In 2026 B.S., Bhim Birag began his transformational journey to Makawanpur, where he joined the newspaper Narayani as an editor. He found Makawanpur a place with enchanting landscapes, a vivid cultural ambiance. The districts of Makawanpur became the crucible from which Birag's creativity burst forth. His deep attachment to the region, especially Hetauda, got him much inspiration to create the best literature that would live on through generations.

Collaboration of Artists and the Contribution

Bhim Birag's contribution to Nepali literature and its music is unparalleled and has drawn accolades from peers and aficionados in the country. Combining his works with prominent artists like Narayan Gopal Gurbacharya produced masterpieces that can never be constrained by boundaries relating to genres and languages. From ghazals that wrench the heart with pain and tears to melodies that stir the soul, Birag's works mirrored the kaleidoscopic range of life and all its emotions.

Philosophy of Life and Legacy

Birag was an immensely philosophical person who carried deep introspection concerning life within himself. He held the belief that life resembled music: every step taken and every word uttered composed one single symphony of existence. And though he saw every kind of hardships, he believed one can find happiness even inside the trials and tribulations of life. His songs, full of poignancy in their lyrics with haunting melodies, became a source of hope for many as they fought their respective battles.

Final Years and Passing

Bhim Birag was taken care of by his daughter, Abha, in old age, after his wife, Anu Devi Chhetri, died. Though Birag suffered from diabetes and hypertension, till his last day, he drenched life with creativity and passion. Falgun 20, 2068 BS, while under treatment at Patan hospital, Lalitpur, he breathed his ultimate. even though he may have left this global, his soul stays alive in the creations he made that also echo inside the hearts of audiences of every age.

Conclusion

Bhim Birag is representative of the unconquerable spirit of the human soul and the magic of art on the human soul. His life-span-the journey from obscurity to colossus in Nepalese literature and music-is a saga of inspiration to wannabe artists as well as individuals. Birag's words and melodies thus go on weaving a web of feelings that knows no barrier of time and space, reminding us of the ultimate truth that life has no meaning except in creativity, compassion, and an unflinching pursuit of one's dream.

मृत्यु सत्ताको यथार्थ

अस्थिर, आक्रान्त मस्तिष्कको

संस्कार, आचार र सिद्धान्त

बलात्कृत भइरहेछन् अहोरात्र

बाँच्ने बाध्यताको उपक्रमले लखेटिरहेछ मान्छेलाई ।

आडम्बरको खोक्रो खोलभित्र

जत्तिकै अट्टाहास गरे पनि

त्रासको अव्यक्त आहालमा डुबेका छन् मान्छेहरू ।

अरूलाई छेकबार लाएर

दुनो सोझ्याउने खेलाडी भइरहेछ मान्छे

स्वाभिमान ताछिए पनि

विवेकजत्तिकै रगतपिच्छे भए पनि

चूपचाप सहनुबाहेक

अन्य विकल्प छैन निरीह मान्छेसँग ।

आँखाले कातरतापूर्वक हेरिरहनु परेको छ

आफ्नै हातले सिलबन्दी गरेका ओंठहरू

“हो मा हो” लाई उनेर

जिन्दगीबिनाको जिन्दगी खेपिरहेछ मान्छे ।

बर्बरताका व्यवसायीहरूसँग

सम्झौता नगर्नेहरू लखेटिन्छन् खरायोजस्तै

भत्केको आकाशबाट बाह्रैमास

दुर्भाग्यको झरी बर्सिरहन्छ

बाटाहरूलाई भँगालाहरूले छुट्याइरहन्छन्

बेसहाराहरू विवशताको सङ्गालोले बाँधिएर

अनैतिकतासँग हातेमालो गरिरहेका छन् ।

प्रपञ्चपूर्ण प्रतीक्षाको डाँडापारि पुगेर

थकाइ मार्नेछ जिन्दगीले एकदिन

स्वदृष्टि सामु बितेका आपराधिक घडीहरू

ऐना भैदिनेछन् साक्षीस्वरूप ।

मृत्यु सत्ताको अगाडि

सम्पूर्ण नाफा–नोक्सानको हिसाब बुझाउनुपर्ने क्षण

कति कष्टकर हुन्छ भन्नेबाट निःशङ्क

आफ्नै जोड घटाउमा

व्यस्त छन् मान्छेहरू ।

अरूलाई हँसाउनेहरू देखेँ

आफू रोएर अरूलाई हँसाउनेहरू देखेँ

अरूमाथि हाँस्नेमाथि हाँस्नेहरू देखेँ

सहन त सक्ने रहेछ मानिसले पीडाहरू

चोटले त ढुङ्गा पनि टुक्रिरहेको देखेँ

उज्यालो दिन्छ कालो रातलाई पनि हीरा

घाममा त ऐना पनि टल्किरहेको देखेँ

पहाडलाई पनि टेकी उठिरहने आकाश

सागरमा खसेर पनि डुबिरहेको देखेँ

समयभन्दा बलियो कोही हुँदैन रहेछ, विराग

मन्दिरहरूलाई पनि भत्किरहेको देखेँ

आफूलाई खोज्दा हराएकाहरू

जोगिनु जीवन हो

मासिनु मृत्यु

जन्म–मृत्युका दुई किनाराबीच

जीवन बगिरहेको छ

हरेक पलसँग सम्झौता गर्दै

परिस्थितिलाई पछार्दै

आफू पछारिँदै

उठ्दै, खस्दै

जिन्दगी बाँचिरहेछ समयको दयामा

उँभो लाग्न बल चाहिन्छ

खस्नलाई चाहिँदो रहेनछ सहयोग कसैको

आकाशमा जून–तारा हुन्छन्

आ–आफ्नैसंसारभित्र

आ–आफ्नै व्यथाहरूबीच

कसैलाई झर्न नपाउने व्यथा

कसैलाई झर्नुपर्ने नियत

कस्तो विडम्बनापूर्ण जिन्दगी

अनुहारमा आँखाहरू हुनु अपरिहार्यझैँ

प्रत्येक छातीभित्र

एउटा अनिवार्य मुटु पनि हुन्छ

ढुङ्गैढुङ्गाद्वारा निर्मित पहाड मात्र हुन सक्छ

मान्छे ढुङ्गा हो, न पहाड

नाटक गर्दैमा कोही पनि पहाड हुन सक्दैन

पानी–पानी छ समुद्रभरि

समुद्र डुब्दैन किन कहिल्यै पनि

तापैताप छ सूर्यभरि

किन सूर्य डढ्दैन कहिल्यै

जिन्दगीदेखि सायद भागिरहेछ जिन्दगी

घटनाहरूको तालमा डुबुल्किँदै

दुर्घटनाका छालहरूलाई छल्दै

हूलका हूल मृत्युहरू दौडिरहेको सडकमा

साङ्केतिक बन्दी भएर बाँचिरहेछ जिन्दगी

पाइतालाले कति डोबहरू छोडिसकेर पनि

रित्तिँदैन पाइतालाहरू

रित्तिने दुर्भाग्य मान्छेले मात्र बोक्नुपर्ने हुन्छ

पानीको थोपा पानीमै बिलाएजस्तै

मान्छेको हूलमा मान्छे डराइरहेछ

कसले खोज्ने कसलाई

स्वयम् आफू हराएको ठाउँमा

आफ्नै पहिचान भत्केको गाउँमा

?… ।

शङ्कालु आँखाहरू

जिन्दगीका घुम्तीहरूमा

समयले साथ दिएन भने दुर्घटना हुन सक्छ

आँखाहरू शङ्कालु हुन सक्छन्

केही सपनाहरू

केही बिपनाहरूबाहेक

मान्छेहरूसँग हुन्छ नै के ?

सपनालाई देख्ने

बिपनालाई भोग्ने

अधिकार सुरक्षित छ सबैमा

ती सपनाहरू बाँडचुँड गर्छ मान्छे

ती बिपनाहरू पनि भागबन्डा गर्छ मान्छे

काँचो सूर्यसँगै उदाएर

पाकेको सूर्यसँगै अस्ताउँछ मान्छे

टुकीजस्तै जलेर

आफू अँध्यारो हुन्छ मान्छे

अरूकै लागि बाँचेका मान्छेहरू

आफ्नै घुम्तीको दुर्घटनाभित्र मर्नुपर्छ

आफ्नै परिवेशले थिचिएर छोपिनुपर्छ

यसरी मान्छे सहाय पनि छ

मान्छेय सरी असहाय पनि

परिक्रमा

पूर्व उदाउँछ

पश्चिम अस्ताउँछ

झोक्रेको साँझपछि

रात निदाउँछ ।

अनि ताक पारी बसेका सम्झनाहरू

मुटु कोट्याउँछन्

ओल्टाउँछन्

पल्टाउँछन्

रात छर्लङ्ग पार्छन् ।

अनि पछि फेरि…

पूर्व उदाउँछ

पश्चिम अस्ताउँछ ।

जिन्दगी

जति हुल भएपनि

एक्लिन सक्छ मानिस

होइन भने जिन्दगीको हाहाकार बोकेर

को बाँच्न सक्थ्यो र ?

जहाँ, बिहान, साँझ र रातहरूले

जिन्दगीलाई अजिंगरले जस्तो डसिरहेको होस्

जहाँ, खतराको आभासभित्र

मुटुले सास फेरिरहेको होस्

जहाँ, आफैँसँग आफैँ

खुल्न डराइरहेको होस् मानिस

जहाँ, आफैँसँग आफैँ

आँखा बचाएर हिँडिरहेको होस् मानिस

जहाँ मानिससँग पन्छेर

हिँडिरहेको होस् जिन्दगी ।

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ALAINCHI (AMOMUM SUBULATUM)

ARANDI ( Ricinus communis )

ASHOKA ( Saraca Asoca )

BALU (SIDA CORDIFOLIA)

BAN LASUN (Lilium nepalense)

BRALIKAND (PUERARIA TUBEROSA)

BARRO (TERMINALLA BELURICA)

BHALAYO (SEMECARPUS ANACARDIUM)

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BHANG (CANNABIS SATIVA)

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CHHATIWAN (ALSTONIA SCHOLARIS)

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CHIRAITO (SWERTIA ANGUSTIFOLIA)

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CHIRAITO (Swertia multicaulis)

CHITU (PLUMBAOO ZEYLANICA)

CHUTRO (BERBERIS ARISTATA)

CHUTRO (BERBERIS ASIATICA)

CHYURI (AESANDRA BUTYRACEA)

DATIWAN (ACHYRANTHES BIDENTATA )

DATIWAN (ACHYRANTHES ASPERA)

DHASINGARE (Gaultheria fragrantissima)

DHATURA (Datura metel)

DHATURA (DATURA STRAMONIUM)

DHUPI (JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS)

DRONAPUSPA (LEUCAS CEPHALOTES)

GHUIKUMARI (Aloe barbadensis)

GOBRESALLA / TALISPATRA (ABIES SPECTABILIS)

GOKHUR (TRIBULUS TERRESTRIS)

GUJARGANO (CISSAMPELOS PAREIRA)

HARCHUR (VISCUM ALBUM)

HARRO (TERMINALIA CHEBULA)

INDRAJAU ( Holarrhena pubescens )

JAMANE MANDRO (MAHONIA NEPAULENSIS)

JAMUN (Syzygium cumini)

JATAMANSI (NARDOSTACHYS GRANDIFLORA)

KAKAD SINGHI (Pistacia chinensis)

KAKOLI ( Fritillaria cirrhosa)

KALO SHARIVA (CRYPTOLEPIS BUCHANANII)

KALO SHARIVA (ICHNOCARPUS FRUTESCENS)

KALO-BIKHA (ACONITUM LACINIATUM)

LAGHU PATRA (PODOPHYLLUM HEXANDRUM)

MAHARANGI (MAHARANGA EMODI)

MAJITHO (RUBIA MANJITH)

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NEEM (AZADIRACHTA INDICA)

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OKHAR (JUGLANS REGIA)

PADAMCHAL (RHEUM AUSTRALE)

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PANCHAUNLE (Dactylorhiza hatagirea)

PANGRA (ENTADA PHASEOLOIDES)

PASHANVEDH (BERGENIA CILIATA)

PUSKARAMUL (INULA RECEMOSA)