Daulat Bikram Bista (Nepali:दौलत विक्रम विष्ठ) was a writer and poet of Nepali literature. He was born on 9 October 1925 (6 Ashoj 1983 B.S.) in Bhojpur and died on 1 January 2002. His writing dealt with social issues, mainly the exploitation and discrimination of the poor and downtrodden.[citation needed]
Daulat Bikram Bista | |
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दौलत विक्रम विष्ठ | |
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| Born | 9 October 1925 |
| Died | 1 January 2002 Nepal |
| Nationality | Nepalese |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Occupation | Writer |
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| Children | 6 (Om Bikram Bista and 5 others) |
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| Awards | Madan Puraskar, Sajha Puraskar |
Early life and education
editBista was born as the first son to father Somraj Bista and mother Man Kumari Bista. His ancestral house was in Lamjung but his father had migrated to Kathmandu before he was born to get a government job. Bista was born in Bhojpur district due to his father's transfer there. His family lived in various cities during his upbringing as his father travelled often for work. Bista's mother died in 1996, after which his father remarried.[1]
Due to the travelling nature of his father's job, Bista studied in various schools in different parts of Nepal. He studied at Gurukul in Salyan, Goswara Munsi in Jhapa, government schools in Jhapa, and Durbar High School in Kathmandu.[citation needed]
He completed high school in 2004 BS (1947-1948) and received his B.A. and B.Ed. from Tribhuwan University. He also completed his master's degree at Aligarh University in India as a private student.[1]
Works
editHis first novel Manjari was published in 2015 BS (1958-1959). It is a social novel based on the changes brought by the 1951 revolution. Manjari reveals the social and cultural outlook and practices of that time.[2]
His second novel Ek Paluwa Anekau Yam is fiction and considered to have more of a novel quality.
The Bhok ra Bhittaharu, published in 2038 BS, is considered to be a mixture of comedy, sentiment, emotion and the relationship of father and daughter.[3]
Other major works of Bista are:[4]
- Chapaieka Anuhar (Emaciated Faces)
- Jyoti Jyoti Mahajyoti (1988; Light of Lights)
- Thakeko Akash ( An Exhausted Sky)
- Bigriyeko Bato (Spoiled Path)
- Aansu Tyasai Tyasai Chhachalkinchha
- Bhok Ra Bhittaharu (Hunger and Walls)
- Baluwa Mathi ( On The Sand)
- Himal Ra Manche (Himalaya And A Man)
- Phansiko Phandama
Awards
editBista received various awards for his writings by the government and non-government organizations. Some notable ones are listed below:
- He was the first awardee of Mahendra Pragya Puraskar in 2030 BS (1973-1974) for his novel Chapaiyeka Anuharharu
- Madan Puraskar in 2045 BS (1988-1989) for his novel Jyoti Jyoti Mahajyoti [5]
- Sajha Puraskar for Aansu Tyasai Tyasai Chhachalkinchha[6]
- Tri Shakti Patta
- Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu - Fourth.
- Jansewa Padak
- Durgam Sewa Padak
Personal life
editBista was wed at the age of 19 to Lichu, daughter of Premlal Pandey. She gave birth in the first three months of marriage, which led to an informal divorce. Later Bista married Nutan Kumari (daughter of Bhaktaman Basnet). He had six children, four sons and two daughters. The sons are Shree Bikram, Om Bikram, Kailah Bikram and Ananta Bikram. His daughters are Indira and Niru.[1]
His wife died in 2054 BS (1997-1998) which led to a difficult life for him. He died in 28 December 2002 (13 Poush 2059 BS).[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "दौलत विक्रम विष्ट र उनको साहित्यकारिताको आकलन www.samakalinsahitya.com". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "अन्तिम भोजमा चपाइएका अनुहार !". अन्तिम भोजमा चपाइएका अनुहार !. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ "Bhok Ra Bhittaharu". Himal Radio. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "Monographs – Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ "दौलतविक्रम विष्ट Daulat Bikram Bista ,WRITING NEPAL — Books, Writings, Authors, Publisher, Writers and Blogger - All in One Place. — Just Write !". Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ Shrestha, N.R. (2017). Historical Dictionary of Nepal. Historical Dictionaries of Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. ISBN 978-1-4422-7770-0.