Ghimire's travelogue launched

By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Mar. 9: Writer Pashupati Ghimire has brought a collection of travel essays titled 'Tin Mahadeshka Kehi Taranga (Some Waves from Three Continents) in Nepali. 

At an event organised by Shikha Books, writers Govinda Raj Bhattarai, Pushkar Shah, Rajkumar Baniya, Pralhad Pokharel, Kumari Lama, Pushparaj Poudel, and essayist Ghimire himself jointly launched the book in the capital on Saturday.

Critic Bhattarai described the book as a significant and powerful work in the field of travelogue. "Our creations are never something complete," he said. "Creation itself is a journey in which the creator keeps surpassing the path he has built, climbing new mountains as long as life continues." 

Bhattarai further noted that Ghimire's simple yet captivating language possesses the ability to create a psychological impact on readers. "Ghimire is recognised as a strong voice in diaspora writing," he claimed. "Future works by Ghimire will appear with even greater strength." He praised the book, adding that such artistic essays capable of deeply touching the reader's heart are rarely written.

Another critic Rajkumar Baniya remarked that these travel essays, refined through Ghimire's rich experiences, clearly express the sensibilities of general readers. "The poetic and artistic style of the work further elevates its literary value," he said. He added that these travel narratives, which stand as witnesses of the present time, contain many beautiful images reflecting the consciousness of life.

Cyclist-cum-writer Pushkar Shah described Ghimire's journey as 'music of experience.' He said the author's ability to present different dimensions of life and even aspects of physical science in a simple manner reflects his excellent poetic style. In a humorous tone, Shah also commented that although Ghimire's language is excellent, he is not as daring a traveler as Shah himself because he usually travels with his family rather than as a solitary adventurer.

Author Pashupati Ghimire expressed that it was a matter of great fortune for him to have his book launched in the presence of such distinguished personalities.

Published by Shikha Books, the anthology, priced at Rs. 625, features 17 travel essays on several countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Essays such as 'NASAbata Mangal Grahako Yatra,' 'Andhra Mahasagarma 90 Ghanta,' and 'Londontira Baralida' are among the fine pieces included in the collection.

US-based writer Ghimire is a journalist. Also a promising student of Buddhist Studies, he has previously published three books, including 'Wandering Words,' 'Buddhwaka Tin Aayam,' and its English version 'Three Dimensions of Buddhism.' 

Ghimire writes simultaneously in Nepali and English.