Feel Death as the reality of life

Do what you can, with what you have, where you are. Theodore Roosevelt

Social work has been my passion since my teenage.  Or rather say it is in my blood. So from an early age, I started to donate some amount of money I earn to a social cause. What I believe is nothing gives you satisfaction more than feeding hungry people and quenching their thirst.   We are proud of our name, fame, and money but one day we have to leave everything. So it would be better to live in impermanence.

Providing stationary to Slum Kids in Bouddhanath

When I first share my feelings with my friends in doing social work they laughed at me.  They thought it was not the right age for me to start social work. They tell me we need lots of money to do social work or to help others. But I don’t agree with them. Theodore Roosevelt quote “DO WHAT YOU CAN, WITH WHAT YOU HAVE, WHERE YOU ARE.”  is the perfect quote. If we think we earn a lot of money and start to do social work one day then that day will never come. We will be so trapped in this materialistic world that we rarely get time to think about other happiness. So now, the present time is the right time to help others.

Feeding rice at the Orphanage of Pravananda Ashram

Nowadays people are becoming more selfish. They are busy worrying about their own family and cleaning their own house only. They give a damn about the poor and needy people. They never think about others’ happiness. I feel pity for these kinds of people.  I want them to realize that nothing lasts forever. If people realize this there won’t be poor and hungry people anymore. In contrast to this, people are always worrying about their life only.

Orphanage from Prabhanand Ashram

Well, every year I celebrate my birthday with orphans, street children, slum kids, old age home people, etc. This is just a small effort from my side.  I donate fruits to the beggars once a month on a full Moon day ( Poornima)  at Bouddhanath. Before I used to give them some money. Later on, I came to know that some beggars used that money to buy alcohol. Therefore, I started giving them fruits that are good for their health too.

Feeding rice to an old man on the occasion of Father’s day

Whenever I see poor people, or disabled beggars my heart melts with pity. I feel like helping them in whatever way I can and I am doing so.  This is just a small effort from my side. I believe a drop makes an ocean.  What I felt is every individual must realize that death is eternal. It can come to anyone at any time. Just close your eyes and feel as if you are going to die now.  At that time you feel sorry for yourself because your whole life you just care about yourself. You didn’t do a small thing that makes other people happy. You wanted to live more but nothing is in your control now. Just imagine and try to face the reality. We are in a queue of death.  What is the difference between animals and you if you die silently?  Please wake up and feel death as a reality of life.  

Attending dinner program to raise funds to feed street children

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Explore the beauty of Surkhet

Surkhet lies in the Bheri Zone of the Mid-Western Development Region of Nepal. The beautiful Surkhet Valley, which resembles Kathmandu valley is approx. 400 km west of the capital city of Kathmandu.  It is a hub for remote districts like Dailekh, Kalikot, Mugu, Jumla, Jajarkot, and Salyan.

Surkeht valley and beautiful sky

Surkhet seems like a beautiful bride that attracts all people with its enchanting beauty. Birendranagar city is the heart of Surkeht. The valley is blessed with magnificent mountains, skiing slopes, and dense forests,   magnificent river, gigantic Himalayas peaks which also includes many shrines and pilgrimages.

Entrance of Kakrebihar

 The main tourist attractions of Surkhet are Kakrebihar, Bulbule Taal (lake), Deutibajai, Ghantaghar, Bheri River, and many other places with religious as well as historic values. 

KakrebiharKakre Bihar is a Hindu-Buddhist Temple Near Birendranagar city. Kakre Bihar has a  shape like the seed of a cucumber thus it is called Kakre Bihar . The Nepali name for cucumber is Kakro.  This temple is believed to be built in the 12th century.

Cucumber Shape Kakrebihar

It is made up of solid stone with attractive bronze Idols of Hindu gods and goddesses along with Buddha.  This place is also famous for its natural beauty. It is situated over a small mountain.

Status of Buddha

Kakrebihar is the remains of an old Buddhist Monastery (palace), which is on the list of national heritage sites in Nepal. According to local villagers, Mahabharat’s Heroes-“The Pandavas”, came here, built cottages for their living, and passed their Banbas Period (hiding from other people).

Place where Pandavas hide themselves

Bulbule taal (lake)  A small pond welcomes visitors which is full of fish. This pond is the source of natural water spring, which comes in the form of bubbles.

Bulbul taal ( lake) where you can see water bubbles coming

Bulbul taal (lake)

 DeuitBajai is the most famous Hindu Temple in Surkhet and the entire Midwestern Region of Nepal. Especially, its history is relative to “RAJI” society’s people where they used to pray.

Deutibajai Temple

People worship the Peepal tree nearby Deutibajai

Every day people from near and far come to pray and make BHAKAS (a promise to god).  People from every community and class are welcome here.

people gifted Deutibajai bell once their promises are fulfilled

Ghanta Ghar( Clock Tower)  is one of the highest cemented towers as well as the Public clock in Surkhet. This cemented high tower is also the landmark of Surkhet. 

Ghantaghar ( Clock Tower)

Bheri river is a well-known destination for rafting. There are many natural resources and beauty. The green jungle is also another attraction.

Bheri Bridge

Surkhet is accessible by air service and roads from various parts of the country. Karnali Highway linked  Surkhet to the remote Western region of Karnali. You can take a flight from Kathmandu-Nepalgunj and Kathmandu-Surkhet flight to explore this natural beauty.