Shrawan Mukarung
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Shrawan Mukarung | |
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श्रवण मुकारुङ | |
| Born | June 8, 1968 Dilpa village, Bhojpur district, Nepal |
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Shrawan Mukarung (Nepali: श्रवण मुकारुङ) is a prominent Nepalese poet and writer, known for his revolutionary tone, social engagement, and powerful lyrical expression. He was born on June 8, 1968, in Dilpa village of Bhojpur district, Nepal.
One of Mukarung's most powerful and symbolic poems is "Bise Nagarchiko Bayan", where he presents the perspective of an 18th-century Nepali musician, Bise Nagarchi. This poem questions historical silences and marginalized narratives. In it, he writes:[1][2]
मेरो टाउको फनफनी घुमिरहेछ
जमिन आकाशतिर
आकाश जमिनतिर भइरहेछ...
खोइ मेरो पैताला कहाँनिर छ?
कहाँनिर छ बिसे नगर्ची?
मालिक ! म बौलाएँ ।
Translated into english, it reads:
My head is spinning.
The ground turns to sky
The sky is turning towards the ground...
Where are my feet?
Where are you, Bise Nagarchi?
Master! I'm going crazy.
Other notable poems include:
Translated works
Awards
- Mukarung received the Moti Award from the National Youth Service in 2003.[7]
- His poetry collection Bise Nagarchiko Bayan was widely recognized and acclaimed for its contribution to contemporary Nepali literature.[8]
Media and recognition
- A 2024 article by My Republica describes him as a "Revolutionary Wordsmith" for his politically engaged poetry.[9]
- His poetic activism was highlighted in The Peninsula, noting how Nepali poets, including Mukarung, found new forms of protest through literature.[10]
