Shrawan Mukarung

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Shrawan Mukarung
श्रवण मुकारुङ
Born (1968-06-08) June 8, 1968 (age 57)
Dilpa village, Bhojpur district, Nepal
NationalityNepali
Occupations

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.

Literary Contributions

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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:

  • Harayeko Surya – a meditative reflection on loss and nature.
  • Ye Naulo Manchhe – a deeply humanistic poem addressing alienation and belonging.
  • Shabda Ko Ishwar – a philosophical piece on the power of words and their divine reach.[3][4]

Translated Works

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Nepali Poems Collection Of Shrawan Mukarung – Nepali Poems". 2021-04-13. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  2. ^ "Dwelling Into Some Popular Poems By Laxmi Prasad Devkota". Nepali Kitab. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  3. ^ "श्रवण मुकारुङ - Shrawan Mukarung Archives". साहित्य सङ्ग्रहालय. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  4. ^ "Niraula and Aavaas's Paleti serenade". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  5. ^ "Shrawan Mukarung- Nepali Times". archive.nepalitimes.com. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  6. ^ "10 best poems of National Poetry Festival announced". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  7. ^ Nepal yearbook. Institute for Integrated Development Studies. 2004. p. 67. OCLC 40054982.
  8. ^ "Poet Shrawan Mukarung joins NC". www.myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  9. ^ "Revolutionary wordsmith Shrawan Mukarung". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-07-17.
  10. ^ "Nepali poets find new way to protest". The Peninsula. 14 April 2010. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 28 April 2010.
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