Soch, Karna Sakya
In this book, the writer points out that depending on the kind of work we do, we need to maintain our attitude and peception acordingly. The kind of view we have towards life, the various kinds of subjects that we deal with, the work that we do and the different ways we work are the important aspects in our life and all of that is shaped by the perception that we keep. We can acquire positive results if we are aware of how we are working and with what attitude.[break]
These lines from the book are an example of how everything in life just depends on how you take it. You can infer all sorts of meanings from simply anything as it all depends upon the way you think. The things that are said in the book are not only just mere sayings but it is something that should be put into practice in personal lives and in society as well.
The book also stresses on being righteous. Just because you are a religious person doesn’t mean that you will end up in heaven as it all depends on your deeds. If we are true to our work and are selfless and motivated, then only we will finally get emancipation and go to heaven. This is one of the main messages that the book has tried to depict.
Those people who have given up in life or are on the verge of giving up can get a lot of encouragement from this book. The book also gives a meaningful message that those who are physically able have the ability to achieve anything in life, they just need to know what they want in life and should work towards achieving that.
I read this book four years back and all those years this book has given me a lot of power and inspiration. After reading it, I tried changing my viewpoint in life and my plans in a positive way. I feel that people are big or small not according to their physical features but it all depends on how motivated he is to do something in life, how he has an aim and moves forward towards achieving that and his whole outlook towards life. This is what this book taught me and it will stay with me forever.
About Poudel
By profession, Anil Poudel is a marketing officer at the Agricultural Development Bank but writing has always been a passion of his. His love for writing started from his schooldays and he usually likes to express himself through his poems, stories and songs.
Someone who always takes out time in order to write what he believes in, Poudel says, “If you can manage time, then there’s nothing that you cannot do. It is all about balancing your personal and professional life and also following what you want.”
His published works are collections of poetry, “Tuwalo lageko chitizbata,” “Ajako sawai,” “Futera feri manharu,” a travelogue, “Kathmandaudekhi Sikkimsamma,” an anthology, “Hathharu,” and a children’s book called “Amachari.”
He is the recipient of the first position in the International Nepali Poetry Competition held in the United States in 1997. He has also won various awards like “Haribhakta Katuwal Pratibha Puraskar,” “Sarbatkrista Bal Sahitya Puraskar,” “Jiwan Smriti Puraskar,” “Sajha Bal Sahitya Puraskar,” to name a few.
Poudel believes that writing is a powerful tool to bring about positive changes in the society. “The best medium for an aware person who wants to give something back to the society is writing. Through literature you can tell a lot and inform and influence a whole lot of perspectives and people.”
Poudel’s five picks
Mera Jiwanka Paana by Gaura Prasai
This book is based on the real life of a woman named Gaura Prasai. When she was just thirteen years of age, Prasai got involved in politics as her main ambition was to bring some positive changes in the society. The whole book talks about the hardships that she had to endure to bring about positive social changes. In course of time, she even got sold in a brothel but she fought back and succeeded in escaping. Even in hard times, she didn’t forget her aim, and so this book is really inspirational.
Kadeyghariko Yatra by Kabita Paudel
The book is a tale of struggle about the writer who went through so much in life. Even during tough times, the writer didn’t hesitate to try her hands in any kind of work. It shows how if a woman has the will and the courage, she is able to withstand any kind of obstacles and can do anything in life. This book is an example of how much potentials a woman can have, which is why I really like this book.
Khana pugos dina pugos by Rabindra Mishra
In this book, the writer says that if we pay attention to even the minute things, then we can reap a huger impact from it. A single person is not able to develop the whole country but if a single person is able to change the way he thinks and does a good job then he can progress and help in the development of the country. We should not ignore small things because it is those small things that if taken care of can bring a whole lot of changes. The book also talks about how we should serve others and those who are helpless.
Mrigasthali by Dr DP Bhandari
This book is very informative and knowledgeable. There are many books which we tend to forget after reading and there are some which leave a mark upon you, and this book falls in the latter kind. This book talks about what life and society is and what it takes for a person to be successful. This book can help in bringing about positive direction towards life.
Bharatiya jailomein panch saal by Marie Tylor
The writer is a foreigner who comes to India and talks about her experiences. In my life, I have read a lot of books but this book has inspired me a lot. I read this book twenty years back and it has helped me a lot. This book taught me about how we should be able to know how a person is, and being a person, what all you can do to contribute to the society. I also learnt about what kinds of struggles a person has to go through to bring about positive changes in the society.
As told to Nistha Rayamajhi
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