And I write...

You warn me, but I don’t care.

You threaten me, but I don’t fear.

I know my right,

Right to express, no matter if I speak or write!

I hate corruption, I hate lie!

No, I am not suited with tie!

I look dirty, I look dull and lazy.

My mind never free, all time busy.

You warn me, but I don’t care.

You threaten me, but I don’t fear.

I know truth pinch,

But, I can't betray my profession single inch.

Writing is expressing mind in paper,

Storing in other mind, without making vapor.

I have to make readers inspire,

And make them work, as per my desire.

You warn me, but I don’t care.

You threaten me, but I don’t fear.

Paper is a gun, pen can be called sword!

Here, everything counts, even your single word!

I hardly get satisfactory payment,

Not enough to feed and pay my rent.

Still, satisfaction is what I get,

and leaders, businessmen or actors call me mate.

You warn me, but I don’t care.

You threaten me, but I don’t fear.

I continue to write, and continue to write.

What ever I think or whatever I sight.

I am a writer,

I respect doctors, sweeper and even fighter.

And I hold my pen tight,

Papers are clean, and again I write!

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Celebrating Tihar

Every single festival in Nepal has got its own religious importance. Like Dashain is regarded as the day when Goddess Durga achieved victory over the demon and similarly Krishna Janmastami as the day when God Krishna took birth on the earth. The approaching festival, Tihar has got its own significance, as it was regarded as the festival when Yama came to earth and his sister kept him for entire five days. Generally, the brother sister relation is understood by this festival, however, we do have other four days for various meanings and having different set of indications.

But have we ever tried to figure out that there exists various scientific reasons for them equally. These festivals are all designed by our ancestor and we all accept this fact. What can probably be the way they designed our festival? What can be the probable logical reason behind this?  I seriously have no idea who was the founder and who should be granted to all these credits, but all I know that each festival teaches us to be positive in life. Tihar, the day Bhai Tika is not just celebrated because Yama came to earth to his sister, but because it manages to bring the relation of brother and sister fresh and living one. The distance gets strong after marriage for any sister, but the day comes as the greatest excuse to bring brother and sister together and share time. Would there be any day as such for brother and sister if this day was not propounded by our ancestors? When would brother and sister get to sit and talk? It is the time, when neither brother in law, nor sister in law would be there. All the world will be with their respective brothers and sisters!

Again, we have four other days that comes before the exact day of Bhai Tika. On the very first day, crow is worshipped. Does anyone regard Crow as God? But this day we give huge respect to this creature, which indirectly shapes our mind that there are lots of things to be learnt from crow. Union in privacy, boldness, storing away useful items, watchfulness and not easily trusting others is the specialties of
crow. And they give moral to any human life. It is the day, when we respect the creature, that we give damn at other times of the year. Again the day when Dog is worshipped, although at various other days we use the word 'kukkur' as the means of scolding word, on this day we give priority to dog. There are things to be learnt from this creature as well, waking up at any time when needed, devotion towards the master, bravery are the basic things to be learnt from dog. Dog has always been friend of human beigs from very past, they are friends and trustworthy creature because of their honesty and dedication towards human beings. Goverdhan Puja, when we worship dung signifies that useless things like dung equally have got priority in our daily life style. It teaches us, that there is normal process in everything. We even wipe our houses with dung, as the sign of purity?

Worshipping cow is next important feature out of these five days. Cow teaches us sharing behavior. So despite these important features, it over all explains we need not to be cruel to animals. It is the only day, we show our gratitude to our national animal. Laxmi Pooja on the other hand is the day when we worship our wealth. This is the day, when we bring out our property and worship them. Everything we do, we do it for wealth and health. We need not to do so huge for health, but due to the greed, our dedication towards wealth is unlimited. On this very day, we pray to the Goddess of Wealth, Laxmi, and worship wealth. We have to feel guilty, if the wealth is collected through illegal and unfair ways.

Despite the fact, we curse dogs, we throw stones at crows, take away milks from cow, and they are still good to us. So the festival teaches us to have the power of tolerance. This festival has been teaching us that human beings are not the only creature living in this world, there are other creatures who have been living their lives like humans as well. They all play important role, and have their own world. Human beings are supposed to be the most creative and smart creature out of every other creatures. But, are we good to others? What harm has the crow done to us? Why do we throw stones at them? Dog has never been selfish, and has been obeying what we human beings say them to. What have we human species ever done to dogs?

It is high time we now need to analyze why we are celebrating the festival apart from religious thought. May the festival bring entire happiness to you and your family. Happy Tihar!

Published in The Rising Nepal, Friday Supplement of 2013 Oct 25

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Mero Jiwan

I was once asked the person whom you admire the most...is I replied on the spot, without giving second though: Sunil Pokharel. He is the one who could have gained the tag of Bollywood Star, but he did not want to live the life of Udit Narayan Jha, and returned back to Nepal. I call him Father of Modern Theatre in Nepal. Sugam Pokarel has his own identity besides being his brother. He is my all time favorite singer.  What would then stop me to make a post praising this song? Act of Sunil, Voice of Sugam!

I listened to this song for the very first time on Image Channel. I was highly impressed the very first time. I then searched in on Youtube and watched probably hundred times. The song is really inspiring one…  The song is about the idol life, suggesting that the life be different every day.
 The troubles and worries get lost. It wishes for the life where happiness of other would be concern; where laughter would be outcome of pride. Every evening, the day work could create satisfaction and the plan for next day could be designed. The happiness of this life would create smile for others too.
No one would get trouble from my life that one is living. Everyone could gain help from me when they ask. I will mix my dream in other’s wish. I will take the burden of others worries. May my life be watched by God.

 The character, Sunil Pokharel begins his day getting out from his room. He then sees a beggar, and then something strikes his mind. If he donates some amount in the name of God, someone would take it. He could have a tea out of it, but he decides to hand the amount to that beggar. He drinks tea, wondering what next to do, and offers some grain to pigeon. He helps the people who actually want it. He also puts his idea to get the bags sold through sweet little child. Your heart will be overwhelmed when you see the smile of the satisfied child in the end. Maybe this is the indication that both physical and mental help can make someone happy. He ends up the day writing in diary the things that happened entire day.

Sunil Pokharel’s role can never be exactly traced without asking him. However, I perceived that one can help if he actually wants. Sunil Pokharel, the character of the video helped needy ones through money, through his hard work and through his mind. When one gains the idea that he’ll help, there can be various ways to help. It is the willingness that counts the most after all.

The idol life has been explained in the song.

Sugam Pokharel's voice has done justice to the lyrics. Sunil Pokharel's role has done justice to his character. Beni Madhav Bhattarai has wonderful lyrics, and Tsujil Karmacharya is always a great arranger. Nikesh Khadka must be admired for wonderful direction!

Yes, I hope for the same…. Mero Jiwan Yesto Hos….

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My Bungo's Pickle

So this is going to be something crazy post this time. After I made the tweet regarding Bungo Ko Achar; there were many confusions regarding it. Few of them had tasted this, few of them had no idea what Bungo is all about! So, here I am today… as a chef… guiding how to make Bungo Ko Achar.
First of all, you need to have banana tree in your house! I hope you wont stop reading now, because you don’t have it. I am lucky to have it in my own house though'. Lucky Me!! Else, you need to ask someone for it. What is Bungo?? Have a look at the picture below the triangular ball like thing hanging there. I don’t know what they call it in English though'.

So, you need to cut this thing. It is going to decay even if you don’t in the tree itself, and end up. People usually let it go, and just care about the banana. So, after the bananas are over, this thing can be cut down. Have a look how it actually looks! 

Now, this is small piece. I was home late, and it almost escaped. So, I am planning to put it with potato. I love potato anyway, and I love mixing it with potato. You can however do it all alone. So, let me put it in the pressure cooker. Both potatoes and Bungo can get ready at the same time and then. Here I put it.

 After few sitthis of around three to four; I let it cool down. Then I take out both bungo and potatoes out. Oh, they are still hot! I need to wait for some down so that they can cool and I can take out the peels. 

Here it goes, I now take out the peels of both bungo and potatoes. I did not suppose it would get this small. I thought it would be for two meals, but seems like it is going to end up in one single meal. Okay, here are the skinless bungoes and potatoes.

Now, I cut it down into pieces. Actually it is easy now, it is simply like making potato's pickle now.


















So, here it goes. I put til, beshar, amilo, oil and salt. You can add chilly, but none of other family members prefer chilly, so, how can I receive 'wow' if I put chilly? After all, when you cook, nothing tastes best than other's appreciation for your food.



Now, mixing entire things makes the pickle ready! Want to taste? I would let you free taste if blogger would provide the service… Hmm… or you can go through two ways… Either prepare it of your own following my steps, or else, you are invited to my home, Biratnagar, at the time when there's banana, to have the taste. Ohh! There is one more bungo hanging in my banana garden! Or else, you have no option besides expecting someone to offer you this. Why don’t you come my home rather? Let's together prepare the next bungo's pickle!!



I know you probably have ideas of making it better too. Do suggest me! Like I said earlier, I have got another bungo lined up...

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Rap and My Experience…

Honestly, it was Girish and Pranil who introduced Rap in my life. I was in grade 6 then, when I used to sing…. Ma yesto chhu, Ma testo chhu in the class… I had entire lyrics mugged up thereby. Gradually I heard NSK then… Oh yes! I grew crazy fan of Nepsyadaz and sweet fan of Unity as well.

Black Eyed Peas and Linkin Park came up next in my life after that. Eminem’s song was difficult, however I listened to few of his songs. My taste of music changed gradually… Rock, Metal, Sentimental…and I am with Slow Rock these days. But I do have passion for rap still in my mind. So there probably are hundred of rap singers right now in national and international Rap World!

For Nepalese trend, I still have huge respect for Girish. His song, his lyrics are the thing that makes me feel that Rap culture exists in the country. For western culture, I think Black Eyed Peas, Linkin Park and Eminem are more than enough. I seriously don’t think I need to listen to any others song. Oh yes… I liked Airplane thing the last time… Script ft Will I Am was awesome part as well… But, I still miss the song like Where is the love? I still miss the song like Drugs Mero girl, Malai vote deu.

Rap song has separate entertainment. It creates energetic vibes within, one feels like bringing revolution through hot boiling blood. After all, rap is the best way to express the dissatisfaction and presenting the anger. You get to express your entire feelings without any feeling of lagging behind anyway. Rap needs to be rhyming and few catchy lines would further make it catchy. It is kept within the portion of hip hop music. Since 1960 itself, rap was regarded a slang term. And it means speaking fast or reading fast.

I wanted to sing few rap numbers too, and hence I remember the days when I used to feel so smart when I used to chat few minutes with Girish or Sudhin. After all, I belong to the city of BRT as well. My craze for Rap gradually went down with the time, but today when I listen to Nepali Rap music, I seriously feel like there is something missing! Maybe I am grown up, or it could be that seriously something is lacking!

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NO Death Penalties!!

10 October is marked as the World Day Against the Death Penalty. I oppose the death penalty in all cases. A state has to bear the responsibility to protect and promote their citizens rights. When, the penalty of death is declared by the State itself, how can that be so practical in assuring Human Rights?

A simple sense…

A son gives his half of the salary to his father every month. He one day does something that he should not have done. Can the father kill the son? State is father for every citizen. Every citizens pay taxes to the state and, for criminal activity, can state legally kill someone? In the name of Peace?

Death penalty invites crime, rather than discouraging the crime. There can be other ways to punish the culprit, but state has no right to violate the freedom of life. If state itself involes in this task, state itself is going through Human Rights Violation. The state who legalizes Death Penalty is no way supportive to Human Rights.

He killed 100 of peoples! He should be hanged till death!

It is easy saying this. Emotionally his line can be correct too, because there can be large number of anger, feeling of hatred and feeling of frustration.  But, that does not mean, state has the power to kill the culprit violating his right to live. The emotional part has to be kept aside in this case, and following thoughts has to be taken into consideration:

• Does state has ethical right to kill its own citizen? It’s like, should a father kill his child?
• Does state has the power to violate someone’s Right to Live? Article 3 of UDHR states, Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person. Now how ethical is it for state itself to go against this article?
• Does death solve problem? Life is not a movie, where the villain ends up with sentence to death. There are consequences ahead.
• What if the decision made was mistake? Can the life return back? A case in China: After years of ‘hang to death’ decision, it was identified that the person was innocent. How can state body answer at that time?

I myself conducted a survey, where I asked 124 peoples…

Since, a person has killed 7 innocent peoples; Government has decided to sentence him ‘Hang till Death’ and is hanged till death. Is that HR Violation?

53% of the people said, it is not the case of HRV. That indicates, people still think it fair for the country to kill the culprit.

 It’s World Day Against the Death Penalty. And, my blog all concerns with a single thought… 

Let’s all say NO TO DEATH PENALTY!! 

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