Shirishko Phool (Nepali: शिरीषको फूल; translated into English as Blue Mimosa), published in 1964, is a Nepali language novel by Parijat. It was the author's first and most successful novel. It was awarded the Madan Puraskar in 1965.
Born in an affluent family in Darjeeling, Parijat moved to Kathmandu and pursued her studies in English literature. According to her, having studied many French, Russian and Indian novels in particular, she found herself very disappointed with Nepali novels. Therefore, despite having started out as a poet, she resolved to produce an exceptional Nepali language novel. She wrote four novels while she was studying for her I.A. and B.A. degrees, all of which she burned off. Then, she became bed-ridden with illness for three years, and wrote her fifth novel Shirishko Phool in that period, which she chose to publish.[1][2][3]Shankar Lamichhane, a prominent writer and litterateur wrote the foreword for the novel.[4]
Synopsis
Suyog meets Sakambari and her two sisters through Shivaraj. Suyog is a lonely middle-aged man and sees the three sisters with eyes of lust. He views Mujura as the quintessential woman with all the feminine virtues and the most logical choice for a wife. However, he is drawn towards Sakambari who is a rebellious personality who does not adhere to the traditional expectations of how a woman should act or dress. He finds his philosophies strongly at odds with Sakambari's and their acquaintance leads him to reevaluate his past life and actions. He comes to accept his acts such as the rape of three women he committed during the war, which he had previously rationalised as acceptable under the peril of immediate death both he and his victims were under at the time, as criminal. Suyog finds himself unable to continue without love or redemption. Reasoning that either Bari will accept him and he will have happiness or she will hurt or kill him for the transgression giving him redemption, Suyog gets hold of her and kisses her. However, Bari simply looks deeply into him and strides off, vanishing into the house. Suyog is left distraught and confused. Months after the incident, he finds out that Sakambari has died.[3]
Characters
Suyog Bir Singh, a middle-aged Gurkha veteran who fought in Burma during the Second World War.[3]
Sakambari, often nicknamed Bari, a strong young woman[3] whom Suyog falls in love with.
Shivaraj, Suyog's drinking companion and Sakambari's brother.[3]
Mujura, Sakambari's older sister
Sanu, Sakambari's younger sister
Major themes and style
Themes of atheism, melancholy, and pessimism can be observed. Some parallels from Hindu mythology can also be drawn. For its progressive and critical content, it is also hailed as trailblazer for progression in Nepali literature.[3]
The narrator is a veteran. The entire story is narrated by the veteran. He changes his views toward the war-crimes throughout the novel. First, he dismisses them, but slowly he recognizes and condemns them. The development of the novel traces two years. The changes in season and Mimosa tree are emphasized on the novel. The season mirrors his personal situation and development.[3]
Reception
Shirishko Phool was awarded the Madan Puraskar for best fiction for the year 1965.[3] Parijat was the first woman to win the Madan Puraskar.
Translations and adaptations
Shirishko Phool was translated into English by Sondra Zeidenstein with the help of Tankavilash Bharya in 1972.[1]
The novel was adapted into a Nepali language feature film of the same name by Japanese director Toshiaki Ito.[5][6] The novel was adapted into a play by Theatre Mall, Kirtipur in 2022.[7] The play was directed by Anjan Pradip, conceptualized by Kedar Shrestha, and dramatized by Chautho Aayam group.
^ abcdefghHegewald, Julia A.B. (1994). "The Mimosa Flower: Pārijāt's Reflections on the Meaning of Life". Journal of South Asian Literature. 29 (1): 190–202. ISSN 0091-5637. JSTOR 25797507.
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Shirishko Phool Nepali श र षक फ ल translated into English as Blue Mimosa published in 1964 is a Nepali language novel by Parijat It was the author s first and most successful novel It was awarded the Madan Puraskar in 1965 Shirishko PhoolCover pageAuthorParijatOriginal titleश र षक फ लCountryNepalLanguageNepaliGenreNovelPublisherSajha PrakasanPublication date1964Media typePrint Paperback Pages65AwardsMadan PuraskarISBN9993340995OCLC470313792 Contents 1 Background 2 Synopsis 3 Characters 4 Major themes and style 5 Reception 6 Translations and adaptations 7 See also 8 ReferencesBackground EditBorn in an affluent family in Darjeeling Parijat moved to Kathmandu and pursued her studies in English literature According to her having studied many French Russian and Indian novels in particular she found herself very disappointed with Nepali novels Therefore despite having started out as a poet she resolved to produce an exceptional Nepali language novel She wrote four novels while she was studying for her I A and B A degrees all of which she burned off Then she became bed ridden with illness for three years and wrote her fifth novel Shirishko Phool in that period which she chose to publish 1 2 3 Shankar Lamichhane a prominent writer and litterateur wrote the foreword for the novel 4 Synopsis EditSuyog meets Sakambari and her two sisters through Shivaraj Suyog is a lonely middle aged man and sees the three sisters with eyes of lust He views Mujura as the quintessential woman with all the feminine virtues and the most logical choice for a wife However he is drawn towards Sakambari who is a rebellious personality who does not adhere to the traditional expectations of how a woman should act or dress He finds his philosophies strongly at odds with Sakambari s and their acquaintance leads him to reevaluate his past life and actions He comes to accept his acts such as the rape of three women he committed during the war which he had previously rationalised as acceptable under the peril of immediate death both he and his victims were under at the time as criminal Suyog finds himself unable to continue without love or redemption Reasoning that either Bari will accept him and he will have happiness or she will hurt or kill him for the transgression giving him redemption Suyog gets hold of her and kisses her However Bari simply looks deeply into him and strides off vanishing into the house Suyog is left distraught and confused Months after the incident he finds out that Sakambari has died 3 Characters EditSuyog Bir Singh a middle aged Gurkha veteran who fought in Burma during the Second World War 3 Sakambari often nicknamed Bari a strong young woman 3 whom Suyog falls in love with Shivaraj Suyog s drinking companion and Sakambari s brother 3 Mujura Sakambari s older sister Sanu Sakambari s younger sisterMajor themes and style EditThemes of atheism melancholy and pessimism can be observed Some parallels from Hindu mythology can also be drawn For its progressive and critical content it is also hailed as trailblazer for progression in Nepali literature 3 The narrator is a veteran The entire story is narrated by the veteran He changes his views toward the war crimes throughout the novel First he dismisses them but slowly he recognizes and condemns them The development of the novel traces two years The changes in season and Mimosa tree are emphasized on the novel The season mirrors his personal situation and development 3 Reception EditShirishko Phool was awarded the Madan Puraskar for best fiction for the year 1965 3 Parijat was the first woman to win the Madan Puraskar Translations and adaptations EditShirishko Phool was translated into English by Sondra Zeidenstein with the help of Tankavilash Bharya in 1972 1 The novel was adapted into a Nepali language feature film of the same name by Japanese director Toshiaki Ito 5 6 The novel was adapted into a play by Theatre Mall Kirtipur in 2022 7 The play was directed by Anjan Pradip conceptualized by Kedar Shrestha and dramatized by Chautho Aayam group See also EditShabdatit Shantanu Abstract Chintan Pyaj Madhabi bnks edu npReferences Edit a b प र ज त श र षक फ ल र अस त त वव द Online Khabar Retrieved 2020 02 21 Dawadi सर ज Saroj दव ड 2018 08 26 प र ज तक श र षक फ ल उपन य सक स स क त क अध ययन Parijatko Shirishko Phul Upanyasko Sanskritik Adhyayan Saptagandaki Journal 9 101 108 doi 10 3126 sj v9i0 20886 ISSN 2594 3243 a b c d e f g h Hegewald Julia A B 1994 The Mimosa Flower Parijat s Reflections on the Meaning of Life Journal of South Asian Literature 29 1 190 202 ISSN 0091 5637 JSTOR 25797507 ल म छ न शङ कर 2021 03 08 श र षक फ लम थ शङ कर ल म छ न क भ म क Shabda Sopan Retrieved 2022 03 13 र प न तरण क प नर रचन Naya Patrika Retrieved 2020 02 24 ह म ल खबरपत र क क त म थ मनपर nepalihimal com Retrieved 2020 02 24 न टक श र षक फ ल मञ चन ह न हर य ल न प ल 2022 03 03 Retrieved 2022 03 13 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Shirishko Phool amp oldid 1118648310, wikipedia, wiki, 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