Shrawan Mukarung

Shrawan Mukarung () is a prominent Nepalese poet and writer, known for his revolutionary tone, social engagement, and powerful lyrical expression. He was born on June 8, 1968, in Dilpa village of Bhojpur district, Nepal.

Literary contributions

One of Mukarung's most powerful and symbolic poems is "Bise Nagarchiko Bayan", where he presents the perspective of an 18th-century Nepali musician, Bise Nagarchi. This poem questions historical silences and marginalized narratives. In it, he writes:

<blockquote> मेरो टाउको फनफनी घुमिरहेछ<br /> जमिन आकाशतिर<br /> आकाश जमिनतिर भइरहेछ...<br /> खोइ मेरो पैताला कहाँनिर छ?<br /> कहाँनिर छ बिसे नगर्ची?<br /> मालिक ! म बौलाएँ । </blockquote>

Other notable poems include:

• Harayeko Surya – a meditative reflection on loss and nature.
• Ye Naulo Manchhe – a deeply humanistic poem addressing alienation and belonging.
• Shabda Ko Ishwar – a philosophical piece on the power of words and their divine reach.

Translated works

One of his poems from Bise Nagarchiko Bayan, titled "Wild Flower<nowiki></nowiki>, has been translated by Haris Adhikari. It reflects the poet’s recurring themes of solitude, nature, and identity.

• Mukarung received the Moti Award from the National Youth Service in 2003.
• His poetry collection Bise Nagarchiko Bayan was widely recognized and acclaimed for its contribution to contemporary Nepali literature.

• A 2024 article by My Republica describes him as a "Revolutionary Wordsmith" for his politically engaged poetry.
• His poetic activism was highlighted in The Peninsula, noting how Nepali poets, including Mukarung, found new forms of protest through literature.