Nepali Hami Rahula Kaha Nepalai Narahe — A tribute to motherland

Pic: Lyrics of Song Nepalai Narahe

Madhav Ghimire resides in heart of every Nepali through this song Nepalai Narahe ( नेपालै नरहे ). He has expressed high nationalism, patriotism and respect for Nepal in the song by mentioning the uniqueness of Nepali nature, culture, history and society. According to him, Nepali people exists because of existence of Nepal. It is impossible that Nepali people will stay without Nepal. One of the characteristics of Nepal is the high mountains here. These physically high mountains also carry the symbolic meaning of our pride and prestige. In fact, if there were no mountains, the prestige and respect of Nepal and Nepali people would not have risen. Writer's intend to say, Nepal is the country of mountain and mountain is the identity of Nepal. 

The poet's commentary on the diversity in geography of Nepal is also well layered. Praising the plain region of terai which is considered to be a storehouse of grain, lyricist find its resemblance with a piece of gold. The white mountains, which has touristic importance, has been decorated with a diamond through this song. For a farmer, the land must have soil and water to grow wealth. This is called the first wealth here by the lyricist. Sons of the earth have grown grains like gold in the soil of the Terai, while the mountains shining like diamonds have attracted tourists and made it more beautiful. Just as it is impossible to take the pleasure of View/Scene from a house without windows, it is also impossible for Nepali to exist without Nepal. This country is also known as a country with diverse cultural heritage. Here, we enjoy and have fun celebrating festivals like Dasain and Tihar. The diversification in culture can be seen from songs like 'Chudka' and 'Khyali'. Our heart pumps with pride when we see history. The song of victory in our history which makes our head straight in front of whole world is heard from the instrument named 'Jhyali'. Similarly, the song writer has discussed here that the tune of Madal makes Nepali youth dance. In this way, the lyricist has revealed his deep love and respect for the cultural festivals, folk songs and instruments of his country. Especially in this country made up of hilly terrain, there are innumerable hills that touches the sky. These hills are also a symbol of Nepali pride and self-respect. Here the lyricist claims that no one can find our pride and honor. In this way, even if someone tries to forget the contribution of our forefathers who made history, it cannot be forgotten. Today's Nepal and Nepalese people are walking in the footsteps left by the brave and courageous Nepali ancestors. 

Therefore, Nepal and Nepali are determined to protect glorious contribution of the ancestors. In the final stanza, song tells - "Along with the light of the sunrise in Nepal, the light of knowledge also enters. Thus, if there is no light in the form of knowledge spreading from the east, how can we get knowledge and wake up from the dark sleep?" In this way, Madhav Prasad Ghimire has described about the essence of our Country through the magical description in form of this song.

— Omnath Pokharel