Bangkok, Thailand- ‘Sahitya Man Thailand’ has successfully hosted the 28th episode of its regular online literary series, ‘Aadarsha Divya Darpan’. Organized under the theme “Samjhana ra Sirjana” (Remembrance and Creation), the virtual event took place on Sunday, November 1, commemorating the birth anniversary of the great Nepali poet Mahakavi Laxmi Prasad Devkota.
Yadav Shiwakoti, from the Sri Saraswati Sanskrit Gurukul in Yaksawk, Shan State, Myanmar, addressed the event. He illuminated various dimensions of the Vedic Sanatan culture and festival traditions, noting that our customs and rituals are not mere formalities but are deeply intertwined with spiritual discipline (sadhana) and yoga. He elaborated on the spiritual significance of Yamapanchak, the philosophical and scientific symbolism of the seven colors applied during Bhai Tika, the nature of colors, and the distinct importance of each day of Navaratri. He also highlighted the essence of Dashain’s white and red akshata, accompanying his reflections with a melodious devotional hymn.
The session featured literary recitations by creators and literature enthusiasts joining from Nepal, Myanmar, and various parts of Thailand.
From Nepal, Subhash Chandra Poudel (Bhimphediya) recited Mahakavi Devkota’s final poem, “Timilai Ke Chhadhau,” alongside the song “Aau Bhai Tihar Manau.” Shankar Kumar Shrestha presented the poems “Pahad Bhatkiepachhi” and “Paath Tayar Bhayo,” while Murari Sigdel shared “Yo Man” and “Aaphnaile Sakne Bhaye.” Snehi Shiv recited two pieces—“Swargiya Mahakavi Devkotaprati” in the Shardulvikridita meter and Devkota’s final-stage poem “Sansar Rupi” in the Upajati meter. Suman Thapa ‘Sangam’ recited “Prajjwalit Ho Dharau” and “Nadisanga Saino.”
From Myanmar, Kailash Poudyal recited the poem “Sahityaka Ujjwal Chhavi.”
From Pattaya, Thailand, Ramesh Shiwakoti delivered “Satya Sandesh” in the Shardulvikridita meter, and Roshan Shiwakoti recited the poem “Tihar.” From Bangkok, Subash Adhikari presented a muktak and a ghazal, Bhimlal Khanal recited a ghazal, and Raj Poudyal shared the poem “Shabdako Deep Baalau.”
The program was chaired by Om Prakash Neupane and hosted by Deepa Rana. The organizers noted that the literary event concluded with widespread enthusiasm, bringing together Nepali diaspora writers and literature lovers from across the globe.
