Modanath Prasrit
Nepali author and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nepali author and politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Modanath Prasrit, also Modnath Prasrit (Nepali: मोदनाथ प्रश्रित; born 20 June 1942)[1] is a Nepali writer, politician and political activist. A long time member of the Nepali communist movement,[1] he became the Minister of Education[1] in 2054 BS (A.D. none). His writings reflect his communist ideology. His book Devasur Sangram (Translation: War between Gods and Demons) is particularly noted for its challenge to Hindu orthodoxy.
Modanath Prasrit | |
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| मोदनाथ प्रश्रित | |
Modanath Prasrit | |
| Born | Modanath Paudel 20 June 1942 |
| Nationality | Nepali |
| Education | Master's Degree (Nepali), Acharya (Ayurveda) |
| Occupation(s) | writer, poet, politician, political activist, social commentator, cultural commentator, Ayurvedic Practitioner |
| Parents |
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| Awards | Madan Puraskar, 2023 B.S. Ujjwal Kirtimaya Rashtradeep (second class) |
| Writing career | |
| Nickname | Prasrit |
| Notable works | Maanav (Long Poem) Aamaka Aansu (Collection of poems) Devasur Sangram (Epic) Golagharko Sandesh (Long poem) |
| Member of Parliament[1] | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Constituency | Rupandehi Area 3 |
| Minister of Education | |
| In office 2054 BS – 2055 BS | |
| Monarch | Birendra |
| Prime Minister | Man Mohan Adhikari |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Nepal Communist Party |
| Other political affiliations | CPN-UML (until 2018) Nepali Congress(until 2019 BS) |
Prasrit was born Modanath Paudel on 20 June 1942, in Khidim, Arghakhanchi, to Ghanashyam Paudel and Balikadevi.[1] He has Master's degree in Nepali language and a title of 'Acharya' in Ayurvedic Medicine.[1] He was awarded the Madan Puraskar for Nepali literature in 2023 B.S. (1966–67 A.D.) for the epic Maanav. He has continued to publish a prolific list of works in literature and socio-political commentary since then. Prasrit was an important intellectual figure in the Nepali struggle for Democracy during the Panchayat rule.
Modanath Prasrit is generally considered a "progressive" writer, although some within the movement claim he has joined the "reactionary" camp in recent years.[2] He has surprised many with his stance for reinstating Nepal as a Hindu nation, reverting secularism,[3] while also opining that there was no justification for a Hindu state in the first place.[4] He has also shown a soft spot for traditional Hindu poets like Bhanubhakta Acharya[5]
He has published a total of 2 epic poems, 2 long poems and 235 poems and songs in total. In addition, he regularly contributes his social, cultural and political commentary on newspapers, magazines, talk shows and conferences.[1]
| Type | Year (BS) | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Collection of poems | 2019 | Aamaka Aansu[1] |
| Long poem | 2020 | Buba khai?[1] |
| Long poem | 2023 | Maanav[1] |
| Epic | 2030 | Devasur Sangram[1] |
| Long poem | 2039 | Golagharko Sandesh[1] |
| Collection of poems | 2039 | Sahidko Ragat[1] |
| Collection of songs | 2049 | Jaba chalchha huri[1] |
| Collection of songs and poems | 2058 | Sankalit Rachana[1] |
In 2014, he was awarded the Ujjwal Kirtimaya Rashtradeep (second class), a national honour, by a cabinet decision, for his contributions to society.[6]
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