Sanjhya Sahitya draws attention with creative expression

By A Staff Reporter, Bhaktapur, Sept. 9: During an evening filled with poetic expression, three poets showcased their distinctive voices in the Sanjhya Sahitya series held in Thimi, Bhaktapur, on Saturday. 

The monthly event, which continues to grow as a platform for both emerging and established poets, highlighted a range of themes from personal introspection to biting political commentary.

Chhabi Raman Silwal from Kavrepalanchowk, poet and travel writer known for his recently released collection of poetry Doormat, opened the event with a series of poems that addressed themes of alienation and ecological concern. His works, including Rang, Rukh and Jaba Thekedaar Haraunchhan offered a poetic meditation on human existence, the environment, and societal decay. While Silwal’s poems garnered appreciation for their gentle, reflective tone, there was a sense that his themes, particularly concerning environmental destruction, could have benefited from a sharper critique.

The evening's most politically charged performance came from poet Dil Kumari Dongol of Kathmandu who had come up with her recently published anthology of poems Phokso Ma Desh. Her poems skewered contemporary Nepali society with sharp, metaphorical language. Durgandhko Parkhal and Dhamiraaharuko Marathon stood out as piercing commentaries on corruption and the slow decay of norms and values. 

Sijan Shrestha from Sankhuwasabha, a poet whose reputation for experimental themes is growing, contributed poems that explored identity, language, and human connection. His pieces, including Manishko Anuwad and Bodh Ek Antarya, ventured into abstract realms, provoking thoughtful responses from the audiences. Hawa Ma Aljhieko Swar, a recently published poetry collection by him, has been a content of buzz among poetry lovers, of late.

In a surprise addition to the programme, Kamala DC shared her some quatrains and a poem that contrasted sharply with the previous performances. 

'We generally present three poets of three generations every month. While doing that we follow the rule of inclusiveness,' Ram Gopal Ashutosh, one of the campaigners of the group, said. 

Another campaigner of the group Harihar Timilsina added, "Meanwhile, we organise some special poetry events  now and then.'