Overview

Bhakti Dahal (born February 16, 1966 / Falgun 4, 2022 BS) is a distinguished Nepali scholar, poet, linguist, and journalist. With over four decades of dedication to literature, philosophy, and linguistics, Dahal is renowned for his poetic depth, philosophical essays, and pioneering research in Nepali lexicography—most notably his upcoming work on the Nepali Brihat Shabdamala(नेपाली बृहत् शब्दमाला), regarded as one of Asia's largest comprehensive Nepali dictionary projects. Born in Syabun, Panchkhapan, Sankhuwasabha, he spent two formative decades (from age 15 to 35) pursuing higher education in Varanasi, India, earning multiple advanced degrees including double Acharya/Master’s degrees from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University and a Master’s in Nepali from Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Beginning his literary journey in Varanasi, he has published notable works including Jivan Sangalo, Jivan Ko Khoji, the poetry collection Aama, Kabyatmak Bhasa Vigyan (Poetic Linguistics), and the poetry collection Pagal.

Quick Facts (Profile)

Attribute Details

Full Name Bhakta Mani Dahal (widely known As Pen Name Bhakti Dahal )
Date of Birth Falgun 4, 2022 BS (February 16, 1966)
Place of Birth Syabun-9, Sankhuwasabha (currently PanchkhapanMunicipality-2), Koshi Province, Nepal
Permanent Residence Biratnagar-1, Morang, Nepal
Parents Hiranya Prasad Dahal & Lalita Devi Dahal
Spouse Chetana Adhikari
Education Acharya & M.A. (Languages, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science)
University Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Lal Bahadur Shastri University, Banaras Hindu University (BHU)

Early Life and Education

Bhakta mani Dahal widely known as his pen name Bhakti Dahal was born on 4 Falgun 2022 BS in Syabun, Panchkhapan Municipality of Sankhuwasabha District, Nepal, to his father, the late Hiranya Prasad Dahal, and mother, the late Lalita Devi Dahal. He completed his early education in his hometown before embarking on a transformative educational journey to Varanasi, India, at the age of 15. He spent 20 pivotal years immersed in rigorous scholarship in Varanasi before returning permanently to Nepal at the age of 35.

Academic Qualifications

His academic credentials span multiple disciplines of traditional and modern learning:

Shastri (Bachelor's) in Language and Literature from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi.
Shastri (Bachelor's) in Political Science and Philosophy from Lal Bahadur Shastri University, Mangalsarai.
Acharya (Master's) in Language and Literature from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University.
Master’s Degree (M.A.) in Nepali from Banaras Hindu University (BHU).

Literary Journey and Publications

Bhakti Dahal's literary journey began during his residence in Banaras. While engaged in academics, he actively contributed essays, poems, and philosophical articles to various literary journals across India and Nepal. During his stay in India, he authored two seminal philosophical books: Jivan Sangalo and Jivan Ko Khoji.

Upon his permanent return to Nepal at age 35,he continued his unwavering commitment to literature. e established himself as a dynamic force in Nepali journalism and literature. He founded, edited, and published the publication 'Khabardar' (खबरदार), providing critical analysis on contemporary social and literary themes. From then on he has also consistently published poems essay and other literary pieces in newspapers while continuing his journey of book publication.

Published Books

Jivan Sangalo – Philosophical / Essay Collection

Jivan Ko Khoji – Philosophical / Thought-leadership

Aama - Poetry Collection

Kabyatmak Bhasha Vigyan – Linguistic Research

Pagal – Poetry Collection

Forthcoming / Under Publication

Currently, his most anticipated and monumental contribution, the Nepali Brihat Shabdamaala (नेपाली बृहत् शब्दमाला)a comprehensive and massive Nepali lexicon/dictionary set to be one of the largest nepali dictionary compilations in Asia, representing a monumental contribution to the Nepali language, along with other forthcoming works, is in the final preparation stage for publication.

Media/Mentions

Poem Collection of Bhakti Dahal 'Bisphot' भक्ति दाहाल 'विष्फोट' को कबिता सङ्ग्रह "आमा"Poem Collection of Bhakti Dahal 'Bisphot' भक्ति दाहाल 'विष्फोट' को कबिता सङ्ग्रह "आमा"

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