Ramesh
Prabhat, whose real name is Rameshkumar Shrestha, was born on Ashadh
6, 2029 B.S. (around mid-1972 A.D.) in Purkot village of Tanahun District.
Although his ancestral roots lie in Tanahun, he is a permanent resident of Mangalpur–15,
Bharatpur Metropolitan City, Chitwan.
Teaching
& Literary Journey
By
profession, Prabhat serves as an Assistant Professor in the Nepali
Department at Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, affiliated with
Tribhuvan University. Prior to that, he earned academic degrees including M.A.,
M.Ed., and M.Phil. in Nepali.
His
literary career began around 2044 B.S. (1987–1988 A.D.), with his first
published poem "शहीदको पत्र" ("Letter of a Martyr")
appearing in Matribhumi Weekly on roughly 1 January 1991.
Literary
Style & Languages
Prabhat
writes across forms—haiku, ghazal, muktak (couplet), poetry, song lyrics,
short stories, and literary criticism. He began writing in the 2040s B.S.,
making him a veteran of nearly four decades of Nepali literary expression.
Major
Published Works
Over the
years, Ramesh Prabhat has penned several notable works:
- “Sattalipsa” (हाइकू संग्रह), the first
haiku collection from Chitwan, published in 2054 B.S. (1997–1998
A.D.).
- “Shabdaharu Aviram Yatra Ma”, a joint poetry collection
published in 2057 B.S. (2000–2001 A.D.).
- “Prayaschit”, a children's picture-comic (पर्यावरणीय
वाल कमिक्स), published in 2061 B.S. (2004–2005 A.D.).
- “Alikati Farak Kura”, a criticism collection under
the genre nisamalocana (constructive criticism), published in 2080
B.S. (2023–2024 A.D.). This collection earned him the prestigious Chisap
Krishna-Krishna Literature Award 2080 from Chitwan Sahitya Parishad.
- “Nisamalocana”, his fifth work, published
around New Year 2081 B.S. (2024–2025 A.D.), features 27 critiques
on poems, songs, and varied topics across 132 pages.
Awards
& Recognition
Ramesh
Prabhat’s literary achievements have been widely recognized:
- Chisap Krishna-Krishna Sahitya
Puraskar 2080
for Alikati Farak Kura, presented by Chitwan Sahitya Parishad.
- Dillirama–Dhansara Poudel
Smriti Puraskar 2080,
awarded by Sahitya Sangam Chitwan.
- He has also received nearly half
a dozen other awards, though not all are specified by name.
Literary
Community & Roles
Beyond
writing, Prabhat has been deeply involved in literary organization:
- Founder and former president of Abhivyanjana Sahitya
Pratisthan, Chitwan
- Former president of Ghazal Manch, Chitwan
- Active roles in Sahitya
Sangam, Chitwan and Chitwan Sahitya Parishad as member and
advisor
- Advisor for Newa Samaj,
Bharatpur
He has
also served as editor for several literary magazines including Narayani
Khabar Weekly, Kunjini, Suselee, Saudamini, Abhivyanjana,
Charaiweta, and special issues like Chitwan ko Kavi ra Kavita and
Bagishwari Chitwan Kavita Special
Literary
Influence & Character
Critics
and peers describe Ramesh Prabhat as serious, principled, and somewhat stern in
his criticism—yet deeply constructive. About Alikati Farak Kura, critic
Surendra Astphal noted that although Prabhat is naturally tough, he softens
creatively in this work, prompting reflection about why certain contemporary
voices were overlooked.
He is
known to avoid limelight, immersing himself in “lonely devotion”—writing in
quiet rather than chasing attention. Still, his dedication to Chitwan’s
literary growth shines through his organizational efforts.
Continuing
Craft & Legacy
With
nearly four decades of contributions, Prabhat’s legacy spans writing, editing,
teaching, and building literary institutions. From pioneering the first Chitwan
haiku collection to shaping the region’s literary conversations, he remains a
central figure in Nepali literature’s growing tapestry. Despite his quiet
nature, his impact continues to resonate through readers and writers alike.
कवि प्रास्था पिएर जीवन गुजार्दछ निरोह कवि ! |
पत्रकार राति श्रनिदो दिउँसोभरि भोको म- पत्रकार ! |
लेखकजिन्दगी भर उपेक्षित रह्यो उ मर्दा सम्मान ? |
गरीब जो बाट पनि थिचिने र मिचिने मानव यन्त्र |
नेपाली जनताजे गर्न पति अर्काकै मुख ताक्ने सुविधाभोगी ! |
राजनीतिसत्ताको लागि जे पनि गराउने फोहोरी खेल ! |
समयपुरानो धोती बाजेले छाडेपछि नातिको ! सुट |
जिजीविषापुसको झरी एउटा बूढो रोगो र जिजीविषा ! |
सामलसाँझको बास भोका बटुवाहरू थोरै सामल ! |
प्रेमको मोलजीवनभरि नछुट्टिने सम प्रेमको मोल ! |
सच्चा नेतालोलोपोतोमा जनता भुलाउने ऊ सच्चा नेता ! |
सगरमाथा श्राफ्नै छातीमा क्याक्टस उमार्दछ सगरमाथा ! |
सापटी हाँसोसापटी हाँसो हांस्नु परिरहेछ जिन्दगी भर ! |
जिन्दगी हरेक दिन म मलामी जार्दछु प्रापन लासको ! |
सरकारआशा देखाई सत्तामा पुगेपछि के नै गन्यो र ? |
बजेटचारा थोरं छ खाने मुख धेरै छन् भागै पुग्दैन । |
जीवनसाउने भेल तर्न सके सफल नत्र विफल |
प्रेमका कुराबिन्ती छ मेरो नगरिदेऊ अब प्रेमका कुरा ! |
प्रजातन्त्रभोको नेताको मागी खाने बहाना यो प्रजातन्त्र ! |
कर्तब्य यो निर्वाचन नोटमा भोट साट्नु मेरो कर्तब्य ! |
नेता म एक नेता खुलामञ्चको पेटी मेरो संसार ! |
मेरो जीवननासो होइन बन्धको परेको छ मेरो जोबन ! |
खपतखडेरी पर्दा सांचिएको अन्नले पेट भर्दैछु ! |
मान्छेघाँस छाडेर अन्न खान थालेको उन्नत जन्तु |
स्वतन्त्रताबाँदरलाई नरिवल दिएको. गुडायो उस्ले ! |
जागीरपेट भरियो तैपनि खाँदैछु म घाँटी नापेर ! |
सुखनदिको भेल भइरहेछ आज मेरो लागि ऊ ! |
चुनावकुकुरहरू एक टुक्रा हड्डीमा लडिरहेका ! |
शहरउत्साह बोको शहर पस्नेहरू रोइरहेछन् ! |
यस्तै छ चरा नमर्ने प्लास्टिकको गोली भो प्रमाण पत्र ! |
आगतमेघ गर्जिन्छ सानी बालिका रून्छे धिमा स्वर ! |
संगति बूढो मान्छेले बांसुरी फुकिरह्यो नदी तटमा | |
प्रकृतिमान्छे देखेर. झुकिरहेछ किन ? इन्द्रधनुष ! |
सभ्यता वैभवतामा ऊ एक्लै रमाउँछ धूवा फैलेझैँ । |
नियतिनिर्जन रात एकलास जंगल रूखको फेद | |
भोगाइ खोला बगेझें ऊ बग्यो- शून्यतामा जिन्दगी भर । |
धोखाखेलवाड भो' एउटा दीर्घ रोगी र मृत्यु बीच |
क्लिष्टताबाँचे से गरी मर्नेहरूको व्यथा को बुझ्न सक्छ ? |
समाजभाइ भाइमा हानाहान भयो रे बाँच्नको लागि । |
कर्जा दशैंको वेला मौलोमा पसिएको वलीको वोका | |
संचयअभाव बोकी जिन्दगी कटाउँछु छोराको लागि । |
सत्तालिप्सा ढाँटेर पनि कुर्सी जोगाउँदैछ सत्तालिप्साले । |