Where is it easy to sing in public? Somewhere they are chased away while singing, somewhere the city police arrest them and put them in a car. They are the ones who don't see it with their eyes, the government that does see them has not seen their problems.
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When she was 5 years old, Amrita Thapa from Jumla got an eye infection. She lost her sight due to lack of timely treatment. However, she studied in Braille script up to 10th grade in Sija Narakot, a day's drive from the district headquarters.
After completing her SLC, she came to Kathmandu in the following year, Mangsir 2064, for further studies on a 6-month scholarship with the help of the District Development Committee. After completing her master's degree in rural development with the help of a bank, she applied for jobs in various places, but it was very difficult to get a job.
The same Amrita is found in the Pashupatinath Temple premises - amidst the music of speakers, madals, and cymbals.
Not only Amrita, there are other charioteers in this musical group, who are playing musical tunes to the pilgrims who reach Pashupati.
Their eyes cannot see the world, but the sound of the hymns forces many to remain silent for a while. Some give food out of respect for their talent, while others provide financial support. They collectively collect the money they have collected throughout the day and try to make their lives a little easier by distributing it equally in the evening.
They have been singing in public places like this for 4 years. Gorkha Bahadur Khatri from Surkhet is also in this group. He is studying for his bachelor's degree at Sanothimi Campus and has to sing hymns like this to make ends meet.
The government gives him a monthly allowance of 2100, but it is not enough. He said that he started singing in public places after not getting a job according to his qualifications.
Where is it easy to sing in public places? Sometimes they are chased away while singing. Sometimes the city police arrest them and put them in a car. They are the ones who cannot see with their eyes, the government that does see has not seen their problems.
