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Shrawan Mukarung
Nepalese poet From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Literary Contributions
One of Mukarung’s most powerful and symbolic poems is "Bise Nagarchiko Bayan", where he presents the perspective of an indigenous character 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 ।
Other notable poems include:
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Translated Works
One of his poems from Bise Nagarchiko Bayan, titled "Wild Flower'', has been translated by Haris Adhikari. It reflects the poet’s recurring themes of solitude, nature, and identity.[5][6]
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]
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