Krishna Bhusan Bal
Krishna Bhusan Bal (Nepali: कृष्णभूषण बल) (March 13, 1948 - June 25, 2015) was a Nepalese poet known primarily for simplifying poetry for its readers at a time when poets were inclined to grandiloquence. Carving emotions into words is considered to be one of Bal’s most intricate qualities.[1][2] Bal’s personality is often compared to a poem, indifferent to race, caste, religion, and politics.[3]
Krishna Bhusan Bal | |
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Bal reading his poem in Biratnagar in 2010 | |
Born | Malteni, Ilam, Nepal | March 13, 1948
Died | June 25, 2012 64) Biratnagar, Nepal | (aged
Nationality | Nepalese |
Education | Bachelor’s degree |
Occupation | Poet |
Notable work | Bholi Baasne Bihana |
Home town | Biratnagar |
Spouse(s) | Shobha Lama |
Children | 2 |
Biography
Early life
Bal was born on March 13, 1948 at his maternal home to Hem Bal Tamang and Sharda Ghising Tamang. He was the eldest, having two sisters born after him. His father remarried after the death of his mother. Though his sisters stayed with their father, he stayed at his late mother’s house as Tikaram Tamang until his graduation from elementary school.
Tikaram, although considered to be an average student by his teacher, Lagna Prasad, showed great interest in literature and extra-curricular activities. After completing his basic level education from Rabi Campus and Durga Higher Secondary School, Tikaram was schooled at Karfok Vidya Mandir by Nar Bahadur Lama. Later, Tikaram moved to Ilam Bazar, where he worked as the chief of the committee. There, he started writing and publishing poems with the name of Krishna Bhusan Bal.[4]
Education and career
Having finished his basic level education from Ravi Bazar, Ilam, Tamang moved to Biratnagar. In the process of becoming Krishna Bhusan, Tikaram passed his SLC from Kathmandu, where he aspired to become a policeman. However, upon suggestions from some friends, he passed the Public Service Commission examinations and enrolled to get his Bachelor of Arts degree while working at Nepal Rastra Bank. Later, he started writing and publishing poems under the name of Krishna Bhusan Bal, which he considered to be his road to fame.[4][5]
Literature
The Full Moon by the River Bank
Looking into the mirror
of emerald meadow of waters,
the moon has flashed a fruity chuckle.
Tickled at the gentle touch of breeze
the water spreads wavelets,
and the entire moon appears to be a neonate,
swinging in a cradle.
The waterbirds as if to jab their beaks through the moon,
fly out of sight fluttering their wings.
The trees across the river
still stand still as if to shoulder the entire era.
The lamps flickering in the houses big and small,
on either bank, are adorned like the stars.
The horizon getting narrowed gradually
has descended to stick to the hill on the bank.
The moon now crossing the yonder region of waters,
has come down to rest atop me.
I wonder from where gathered has
a flock of sheep-like clouds.
As if a furry pashmina the clouds pulled over them
the sheet of the full moon spread on the meadow of waters.
Probably the switch to turn on and off
each sparkling moment is in the hand of these clouds.
- Krishna Bhusan Bal (translated)
Published Works
Poetry Collections
Year | Title | Note | Reference |
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1984 | Bholi Baasne Bihana | Collection of poems in Nepali | |
The Full Moon by the River Bank | Collection of poems translated into English | ||
2014 | Krishna Bhusan Bal ka Baaki Rachana | Posthumous release |
Epics
Year | Title | Reference |
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1976 | Dajyu, Timro Haat Chahinchha |
Writings
Year | Title | Note | Reference |
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1988 | Sahityakar Parichaya ra Abhivyakti | Written for Rastriya Prajatantra Party Nepal |
Awards and honors
Bal, whose poems were first published in Sangalo, edited by litterateur Madhav Bhandari, continued writing till much later in life. For his indispensable contributions to Nepali poetry, Bal has received several awards and honors.[6][8]
Year | Honor | Presenter |
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1983 | National Poetry Festival, 2040 | |
1983 | Pratibha Puraskar | Biratnagar |
1984 | National Poetry Festival, 2041 | |
1995 | Certificate of recognitionn | Navaranga Sahitya Pratisthan, Jhapa |
2000 | Rastriya Pratibha Puraskar | |
2000 | Dr. Swami Prapannacharya Chaturbhuj Puraskar | |
2003 | Certicate of recognition | Nepal Tamang Ghedung, Purvanchal Chhetriya Samanvaya Samiti, Dharan |
2003 | Certificate of recognition | Sahitya Kala Sangam, Damak |
2003 | Certificate of recognition | Shiromani Pustakalaya Parivaar, Biratnagar |
2003 | Certificate of recognition | Ravi Bazar, Ilam |
2005 | Certificate of recognition | Eurasia Reiyukai |
2005 | Certificate of recognition | Madhurima |
2006 | Certificate of recogniton | Chetana Pratibha Samrakshan Pratisthan |
2006 | Basundhara Manshree Puraskar | |
2008 | Public felicitation | Kirat Yakkha Student Union, Nepal Federation of Indigenous Nationalities, and Limbu Vidyarthi Manch, Jhapa |
2008 | Basu Sashi Smriti Samman | |
2009 | Certificate of recognition | Birat Bauddha Samaj |
2009 | Certificate of recognition | Tripala Rastriya Puraskar |
2009 | Certificate of recognition | Shree Lunkaran Das Ganga Devi Chaudhary Academy for Arts and Literature |
2009 | Public felicitation | Nepal Tamang Ghedung, Urlabari |
2009 | Public felicitation | Devkota Pustakalaya, Biratnagar |
Affiliated organizations
SN | Organization | Post | Reference |
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1 |
Nepal Academy | Member | |
2 |
Vaani Prakashan, Biratnagar | Chairperson | |
3 |
Loktantrik Srashta Samyukta Manch | Chairperson | |
4 |
Jeevan Smriti Pratisthan | Lifetime member | |
5 |
Navaranga Sahitya Pratisthan | Lifetime member | |
6 |
Vanita Prakashan | Lifetime member |
References
- Neupane, Tanka Prasad. Swapna Drashta Kavi Krishna Bhusan.
- Jangal, Jyoti. Abhibhavak Kavi Krishna Bhusan.
- Aabhas, Seema (July 5, 2012). Nepal Samacharpatra.
- Basnet, Basanta. "Baisakhi Bina Ubhiyeka Kavi". Nagarik.
- Mukarung, Bulu. "Bhusan Dai ko Bhoj". Rajdhani.
- Lama, Shobha (2013). Pustakalaya. Kathmandu: Oriental Publishing House.
- Krishna Bhushan Bal. Tamang Samaj.
- Sharma, Yagya Prasad. Kavi Bal lai Samjhidai Parivaar ra Aafanta Haru. Sukshma Sarokar.
External links
- Parajuli, Gopal. Prasiddha Kavi Krishna Bhusan Bal.
- Gautam, Dhruba Chandra. Krishna Bhusan Bal. Drishti Saptahik.
- Krishna Bhusan Bal ka Charchit Kavita. Sahitya Vatika.
- Ek Door Vigat: Kavi Krishna Bhusan Bal sanga. Samakalin Sahitya - Nepali Sahitya ko Sangraha.
- Rai, Rajesh. "Kavita ko Byaj Khayera Bachirahechhu" - Krishna Bhusan Bal. Saurya Dainik.
- Krishna Bhusan Bal. Nepali Lekhak Haru ko Vaiyaktik Vivaran Pustakalaya.
- Rahenan Krishna Bhusan Bal. Our Biratnagar.
- Desh ko Bhusan Thiyo Kavi Krishna Bhusan. Nagarik.
- Ek Door Vigat: Kavi Krishna Bhusan Bal sanga ko. Panch Vismrit.
- Timilsina, Ramji. Bhusan Dai sangai Rokiyeko Lahar. Pustak Sansar.
- Bharosa Lagda Kavi ko Avsaan. Eadarsha.com.
- Pragya Krishna Bhusan Bal - Pahilo Bhet, Ek Samjhana. Jijibisha: Jeevan ma Tarangit Bhogai ra Aabhas ka Chhaal Haru!!
- Bhattarai, Jaydev. Sashakta Kavi ko Avsaan. Gorkhapatra Shanibar.
- Krishna Bhushan Bal. Tamang Samaj.
- Swargiya Kavi Krishna Bhusan Bal ko Shraddhanjali Sabha America ko California ma. Online Sahityik Patrika - Vividh Vishay Haru ko Sangalo.
- Thamsuhang, Prakash. Bal Dai, Yatri ra Kathmandu. Bagaicha.
- Bhattarai, Govinda Raj. Euta Aglo Prakash-Stambh Dhale pachhi ko Andhakar muni Basera Aaja Ma.