Ramesh Kshitij (; born on 25 April 1969)Nepali Kabitako Samakalin Anuhar: Ramesh Kshitij, Garima गरिमा, 2013 (BS 2069 Falgun) is a Nepali poet, lyricist and a writer. He is best known for the poetry, and has also written stories and songs.Aafaitira Farkiraheko Manisko Kabita , Hari Adhikari, Nepal, 7 October 2012
Early life Ramesh Kshitij spent his childhood at Mirauli, Hekuli of Dang and received his early education from Sidda Janata Secondary School at Shri Gaon. He started his higher education from Nepal Law Campus, Kathmandu and completed his Master of Laws from Tribhuvan University. He then joined the civil service, Government of Nepal in the year 1999 (BS 2056). He has worked in various districts Dang, Rolpa and Dhading as a Local Development Officer of the Government of Nepal.
Writings and publications He started writing poems at an early age. He wrote poems while he studied at 4th grade and a play at fifth. His poems have been published in different newspapers and literary magazines. His first volume of poems "Arko Sanjh Parkhera Saanjhma" was published in 2000 (BS 2057) with a preface by the famous poet Tulsi Diwas.
The famous Nepali poet and critic Mr. Hari Adhikary has written in his criticism about the second anthology Ghar Farkiraheko Manis that, "Amongst the new generation of Nepali poets, the poetry of Ramesh Kshitij stands along; it defies any categorization."
During his service as a Local Development Officer in the rural districts of Nepal, he had said to have practiced his poetry, focusing on humanity and pain.
"Tirkhayeko Kakakul Sari Vaye, Kunai Namitho Bhul Sari Vaye" was sung by Nepali singer Rajesh Payal Rai which was recorded in Radio Nepal in 2047 B.S. for the first time. Another of his songs sung by Rai was "Namaga Masanga Sahara Namaga, Bhuima Chhu Aakashka Juntara Namaga..", for which he was honoured as best lyricist in 2050 B.S.
Batuwaa he maanchhe vannu yo sansaaramaa Junjastai chamki hida andhakaarma Bagchha aanshu ekaantamaa bagi jaana deu Khushi tara boki hinda anuhaarma
This song was sung by Ms.Anju Panta which was included in Kshitij album. About a hundred songs of Kshitij have already been recorded which give a message of hope, inspiration, philosophical view, new thought and positive attitude out of which twenty-five songs have been recorded in Radio Nepal.
His songs are perhaps the most highly regarded. His works are noted for their rhythmic, optimistic, and lyrical nature. Either poetry or songs, through his creation he gives inspiration to live life, awareness and love to his readers.
Major books and album published
Poetry collections Arko Saanjh Parkhera Saanjhma, 2057 BS. Kathmandu: Fineprint, Nepal 2012. Ghar Farkiraheko Manis, Bhadra 2069 BS, Poush 2069 BS, Shrawan 2070 BS. Kathmandu: Fineprint, Nepal 2012
Song collection Aafai Aafno Sathi Bhaye, 2063 BSकृति समीक्षा, अनलाईन नेपाली साहित्य मंच, कृति समीक्षा, अनलाईन नेपाली साहित्य मंच, २००६ डिसेम्बर १०
Song album Kshitij, 2068 BSक्षितिज लिएर क्षितिज, कान्तिपुर दैनिक, २०६८ असोज २६, (२०११ अक्टोबर १३) सन्तोष र रमेशको 'क्षितिज' विमोचन
Book(s) yet to come Ustai Chhu Ma
Awards and honors Kshitij has received many awards and honors. He is well known lyricist and his Nepali song "Namaaga Masanga Sahaaraa Namaaga" received the best lyricist of the year BS 2050 (1993) honored by Radio Nepal. Apart from many honours and public felicitations, he was also awarded with the First National Poetry Festival Award, Rapti Literary Award and Mohan Regmi Smriti Samman felicitation. His song album "Kshitij" was awarded with the Rapti Music Award BS 2069 in different genres. He has also been awarded by the Government of Nepal for 'Best Civil Servant of the year 2069' (2012) and Local Development Award in 2013.Utkrista Nijamati Puraskaar Neupanelai, Naya Yugbodh, 10 September 2012
Some most notable awards and felicitations he received include: 1993 (BS 2050): Best lyricist, Radio Nepal 1994 (BS 2051): First, National Poetry Festival, Nepal Academy 2011 (BS 2068): Rapti Literary Award 2011 (BS 2068): Mohan Regmi Smriti SammaanKshitijlai Mohan Regmi Samman, Kantipur, Monday 17 September 2012 2012 (BS 2069): Rapti Music Award 2012 (BS 2069): Best Civil Service Award, Government of Nepal 2013 (BS 2070): Local Development Award
Interviews Kshitij Ekdamai Najikko Sathi ho, क्षितिज एकदमै नजिकको साथी हो Ma Sachha Kabitabadi Kabi, म सच्चा कवितावादी कवि, कलम, Sourya Dainik, Saturday, 8 December 2012 Kabitama Dubda Dhyanma Basejasto Laagchha, कवितामा डुव्दा ध्यानमा बसेजस्तो लाग्छ, Blast Times, Thursday, 28 January 2013 Fan Club of Ramesh Kshitij, फ्यान क्लब अफ रमेश क्षितिज, Sourya Dainik, Saturday, 18 May 2013
Notes (articles)
Oh Kabita My First Love, ओ कविता माई फस्र्ट लभ, Kabi Sambaad, Saptarang, Naya Patrika, Thursday, 11 October 2012 Tokyoma Ek Din, टोकियोमा एक दिन, Nagarik, Saturday, 5 January 2013 Dharan Pugda, धरान पुग्दा (Anubhuti), Kantipur Koseli, Saturday, 16 February 2013 Katha (Story), Sourya Dainik Silvia, Sanjh ra Samunra, सिल्भिया, सांझ र समुद्र, Annapurna Post, Saturday 15 June 2013
"Dashain Samjhe Tihar Samjhe, दशैं सम्झे तिहार सम्झे"- Ramesh Kshitij, Nagarik, Saturday, 5 October 2013
See also Nepali literature List of Nepalese poets
References
External links Deepak Jadit, "Guff".... Hridayako Hridayaharusanga: Pustak Guff: Ghar Farkiraheko Manis Online Sahitya Shabdakosh: Ghar Farkiraheko Manis Majheri dot Com Kamala B.Sarup,"Ramesh Kshitij: Poet For Trust", Media for Freedom, Posted on: 2013-10-22