Sardar Rudra Raj Pandey

Sardar Rudra Raj Pande (1901–1987) was a Nepali educator, writer and historian. He served as the Headmaster of Durbar High School from 1925 to 1938, the Headmaster of Tri-Chandra College from 1938 to 1951 and the Vice Chancellor of Tribhuvan University from 1964 to 1969. He wrote multiple novels including Rupamati, which is considered as one of the earliest novels written in Nepali language. He also played an active role in establishing SLC examination board and Department of Archaeology.

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26th  Falgun 1957 Bikram Sambat (10 March, 1901 AD) saw the birth of one of the greatest sons of Nepal, Rudra Raj Pande. Born in Pyukha Tole in Kathmandu, commonly remembered by most of the Nepalese as the First novelist in the Nepali language, the author of Roopmati, Rudra Raj Pande was a man of multiple virtues, a man of vision. His life long contribution in the field of Nepali literature, education, culture, spirituality and above all, in the administrative management of the highest seat of learning has been a source of inspiration to many. 

On 26th Falgun, 2059BS (10th March, 2003AD), on the occasion of his 103rd anniversary, Sardar Rudra Raj Pande is remembered for his contribution to our nation, Nepal. This website, launched on this day, tries to summarize the life of one of the greatest son of this soil, Sardar Rudra Raj Pande.

 

His Works

Roopmati

Synopsis

When Pandit Chhabilal’s son Habilal was 9 years old, he got married to 6 year old Rupamati. Rupamati is the only daughter of Mohan Prasad Luitel. He is a good man at heart and could rarely do any harm to anyone. Her mother-in-law Ugra Chand Chotha is miserable and temperamental and tortures Rupamati. Having learned patience and endurance from her mother, Rupamati quietly endures her mother-in-law’s circus behavior in tears. The novel presented a portrait of an ideal Nepali woman.

Chappakaji

मातृभाषाको साहित्य- बागलाई किसिम किसिमका फूलले सिँगार्ने अभयले नेपाली भाषा प्रकाशिनी समितिबाट भिन्नभिन्न विषयक २४ पुस्तक तयार गर्ने तजवीज गरिएकोमा प्रस्तुत पुस्तक तिनैमध्येको एउटा सानो उपन्यास हो । साहित्यमा उपन्यासको कस्तो महत्त्वपूर्ण स्थान छ, पाठकहरूलाई थाहै छ ।
यो पुस्तक लेखकको द्वितीय प्रयासको फल हो । यसमा संसारमा धनी मानिस कुसङ्गतमा परी कुलतमा लागेपछि कसरी बिग्रन्छन् त्यसको एउटा सविवरण फोटो खिच्ने कोशिश गरेको छु । फेरि असल सङ्गतमा पर्दा कसरी बिग्रिसकेको मानिस पनि सप्रन सक्तछ, दोस्रो भागमा देखाउने उद्योग गरिनेछ ।

ग्रन्थका पात्रहरूका मुखमा बोलचालको जस्तो बोली हुनुपर्दछ, त्यस्तो बोली दिन भरमकदूर कोशिश गरेको छु । बालकदेखि बूढासम्म सबैले बुझ्न सकून् भन्ने पनि यो शैलीको अर्को मुख्य उद्देश्य हो । आशा छ, मेरो रूपमतीमा परेको श्रद्धालु पाठकपाठिकाहरूको नजर यसमा पनि पन्यै छ ।

अन्ततः यो किताब श्री बडाकाजी मरिचिमान सिंले जाँच्नुभई ने. भा. प्र. समितिमा रायसमेत दिनुभएकोले उहाँलाई मेरो हार्दिक धन्यवाद छ ।

Books

Roopmati

Roopmati, the first Nepali original novel which vividly depicted the social culture, values and scenario of Nepali society. Till date it remains the single most popular novel in Nepali literature. It has been translated in Urdu and English and has also been televised. Interest has been expressed to make a film on large screen.

Chappakazi

Chappakazi depicting the life of the kith and kin of the ruling feudal establishment.

Prayaschitta

Prayaschitta, a psychological novel.

Prem

Prem, a psychological novel.

Navaratna

Navaratna citing examples of the Rajput heros and heroines filled with nationalism and sacrifice. After 1950, the acts of bravery of Nepali heroes were also included.

Hamro Gaurav and Hamro Nepal

Hamro Gaurav and Hamro Nepal were published which depict the glory and sacrifice of Nepali heroes and heroines.

History of India for Ancient and Maedival periods

History of England

Isapaniti Katha

Bal Ramayan

Bal Krishna ko Charitra

Nepal Azad Sangh

vis a vis

Nepal Sandhe Sangh

Nepal Sandhe Sangh ,a drama filled with humour. It depicts the bulls who are interested to open a party to perpetuate their self-interest above anything else. The true democrats are confused and a state of anarchy sets in. Alas! the situation still prevails!!

Narmada Tat ke Brahmarshi

Ishwar Praptike Sadhan

Santa Darshan

'Her-pher' posthmously in 1998.

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