GANGTOK,: Culture minister GT Dhungel along with Padmashree Sanu Lama
released former bureaucrat DR Nepal’s book ‘Samaya Le Janmayeko Jindagi Ka
Kathaharu’ at an event organized by Tulsadevi Smriti Pratisthan-Tumin at
Tourism department auditorium here Saturday.
The book
release event had the presence of dignitaries, different Nepali literary
associations and invited guests.
Congratulating
former secretary DR Nepal and his family for his debut book release, minister
GT Dhungel expressed that ‘Samaya Le Janmayeko Jindagi Ka Kathaharu’ shares
about the bittersweet experiences of the life of the author. He urged the
gathering to get inspired by DR Nepal and also write about their bittersweet
experiences.
“All of
us are educated here, but some of the lessons we don’t find in books, we learn
through our experiences and with time. Nepali language is flourishing, and
people are contributing to society through different forms of art and
literature. DR Nepal has also contributed and we should learn from his talent
and simplicity,” he said.
Author DR
Nepal expressed happiness in releasing his book, and stated that he is in the nursery
stage in Nepali literature. He thanked the people who encouraged and helped him
write the book.
“I never
thought that my writing would turn into a book today. During the Covid
lockdown, I wanted to do something constructive. I have been penning down my
thoughts and writings in my journal since 1973 and I still maintain a journal
today. I found manuscripts and journals in my attic, most of which were in
terrible condition and beyond repair. I managed to restore some of them, which
took 5-6 months. Then, I started writing. The book consists of my life
experiences related to different topics viz. family, politics etc. “
“How time
flies. Life 60 years ago was completely different than life today. I always
thought about how my grandchildren would be, then. Our parents have faced
difficulties for us and some stories are about the reflection about their
sacrifices. Now my grandchildren will also know about it through my book. I
also wanted to promote Nepali language. We are born to do something great in
life,” he said.
Born and
brought up in Tumin, 68-year-old DR Nepal currently resides in Lumsey here.
NB
Bhandari Government College Prof. Uday Chettri gave the reviewer’s comment on
the book.
The
welcome address was delivered by Sikkim Akademi administrative secretary PL
Sharma.
