Koshi Phagat is not a river. For some it is politics and diplomacy. Some see it from the point of view of dams, barrages and water distribution. Some look at the amalgamation of different cultures. There are some old questions of Koshi. There are some questions raised by the development.
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There are references to Thaks connected with the Koshi river in the memory lane. My paternal grandfather used to recite a mantra every day, which began with 'Apo hi shtha mayobhuvah'. This is a Sanskrit mantra taken from the Rigveda. It means 'O water! You are the source of joy, give me strength and nourishment. O Shakti in the water, be a benefactor to me.'
When I wonder how my attraction towards rivers, ponds and wells ended, I think that the water I have been listening to since childhood is a prayer.
It was accepted that the glory of every river, be it small or big, is wonderful in its own zone. Near my ancestral village was the 'Vorhar' river, a little further Manushmara, Lakhandei and Bagmati . My grandfather used to say, 'Koshi is many times bigger than the neighboring rivers in our village.' Meanwhile, my mother used to sing about Koshi in folk songs when the village was flooded. In this way, even though Koshi was far from my village, it seemed like I knew him. Even though Koshi river was not seen physically, Koshi was already Mary .
Gratitude to natural forces has never been neglected in our social traditions . When drinking clean water, always bow your head towards it, which has made its easy availability . Our ancestors were well aware of the importance of water. In the words of our sages, the river was considered a living being. Folk belief has provided the humanization of rivers . The life story of rivers has been created .
Every river has its origin. There is a different story of the origin of the river. This folk tale is the story of the river. The river has its own life story . The life story of the rivers is developing like a 'fantasy' in the people . There is a lot of discussion about Koshi in Sanskrit literature. There is a lot of discussion about Koshi river in myths and ancient literature.
Koshi's society is very large and comprehensive. From the Himalayas to the plains . Koshi has a long tradition of understanding the society and giving it shine and face. The natural beauty, the 'sanctity' associated with it, the geographical remoteness and the multiplicity of myths associated with it have shaped many shrines around it. Hat Bazar, the foundation of the fair, the Koshi region is not only a geographical, geological and biological diversity, a reservoir of many forms, it is also a multifaceted home of diverse societies, cultures . The existence of a large part of Nepal's nature and society is based on the ecology developed by this river area.
There are many stories of the Koshi river from the ancient times. Many wordsmiths have put the rainbow in many ways. Many folklores are taking shape along the river Koshi. People do not consider Koshi's behavior as just a natural phenomenon, they know Koshi in his whole personality.
There is a Koshi in Uttarakhand, India, and there is a 'myth' connected with it that Nepal's Koshi is the reincarnation of the same. The great storyteller of Hindi, Shekhar Joshi, has written a story about the Ghatwar of the river Koshi - the pain of the residents of Koshi, sighing and babbling, is a severe form of grief. Koshi devotee people dip into it, 'Jai Koshi Maiya ki Jai .' Koshi appears as many collages . Phanishwarnath Renu gives an expression like this, 'Thirthar kampe dharti maiya crye ji sky gadi-gadi par murchha lage deg deg piyas, ghat na suzhe, bat na suzhe, suzh na appan hath .' Koshi's life has been intense in Renu's literature .
Matrikaprasad Koirala has written in 'Koshiko Katha' - Nepal is all Koshi area from Kathmandu Khalta to East Mechi West. The tributaries of Saptakoshi from the east and west north merge into Triveni above Chatra and finally fall into Madhesh at Chatra . All the water of the Koshi flows inside the mountain and at once washes the feet of Lord Barah and faces south. It is said that Koshi Kumari is the
. Vermilion is not offered in their worship. Sacrifice is not a goat, but is offered. Her behavior also gives the impression of wild virginity and boisterous youth. Neither its speed is restrained and dignified like other rivers, nor its path is planned, nor seriousness in its source . Its nature is to run around, splashing, sometimes east, sometimes west, flying, flying, dancing. It is their religion to grow by cutting the mounds in their path, felling trees, bending, drying. Sometimes east sometimes west, the wall is flowing like the pendulum of a clock .
What element is it, which has been living here for thousands of years despite the terrible disaster of Koshi? How did the locals find a lifestyle to live with Koshi? Its sociological research is necessary. Matrikaprasad Koirala's view of the Koshi River and the society, establishes that he is an excellent politician who knows and understands the Koshi River. Matrika Babu's Koshi Katha Essay has revealed many facts.
Koshi is called the river of thousands of streams due to its many channels. From the point of view of Maithili ballads, Koshi region is considered to be the most fertile region . According to cultural scholar Prafulla Kumar Singh Maun, the hero of the 'Raiya Ranpal' saga, Ranpal seems to be a royal man of the Pala era, as the beauty of his girlfriend Gango was much discussed in the West and from Kamala in the East . Ranpal tries his best to get that Gango, 'Koshi se hachim he Gango Kamala se Purab, Gango sun tiriya nahi koy .' Maithili ballad heroes Lorik, Ghughali Ghatama, Vijayamal, Salhes, Dhanpal, Raya Ranpal Dinabhadri etc. are famous in this river province . The Koshi region has also been the center of an ancient civilization, which is revealed by the occasional archaeological discoveries.
Koshi plays sports . She plays, jumps . Even if it wanders around, it is not considered to have changed its place . Residents of Koshi region used to see their faces in this river. The playful nature of the river was calmed down in his body, mind and thoughts. The process of understanding, knowing and knowing Koshi continues . This is Nit Nutan River . As 'Lal Pani' (Ocher Water) is spreading in the river, the surrounding residents feel that the water in the river fluctuates. This is an indicator of the increasing water level of the river.
Koshi is also known as 'Mai' (mother) and 'Dayan' (witch). Mother because she gives life, 'witch' because she swallows life. It is said that women try to put vermilion in the stream to show fear to the river when the river begins to cause trahimam. There is a popular belief that if a river is married, it can be restrained if it is married. This is a proof of the lively relationship of its inhabitants with the river. Residents of Koshi know and believe in the mythical character of Koshi more than its geography. It is a densely populated and diverse region.
The Koshi river has also been the operator of society, culture, transport and economy in its wider area. Locals say, 'Koshi is not only a river, it is also our cultural life stream.' The country knowledge connected with Koshi has enriched the social fund. Residents have amazing traditional knowledge of flood management . There is ancient learning of boat building and operation. Information about seasonal fish or paddy-jute cultivation has its own information . They understand the color and movement of water correctly. Here are many ahans, including weather forecasts. After all, what is the element that has been living here for thousands of years despite the terrible disaster of Koshi? How did the locals find a lifestyle to live with Koshi? Its sociological research is necessary.
'Bolo bhaiya Rame Ram ho bhai,
koshi sun bedardi jag mein koe nahi
House Dubailkai Khet Dubailkai Dubigael Hathisar
Dekh Dekh Ke Hiya Fatai Chai Maya Nai Ho Dareg'
These lines of the
folk song did not come from that.
'Gam Gam Dhupwa Diyelai My Cella
Maiya Tora Nahi Maya Dareg
Bichhiya Kare Unghol
Dedhi Dedhi Naiya Gay My Cell
Ghat Ghat Chadhelou Laduwa
gay maiya bichhiya kare anghol
dharre dharre chadhebo gay keshita
khassi, pathi mithiya
ge maiya bichhiya kare anghol'
It means – O Koshi Mai you have swallowed villages, you have no compassion and mercy . Women are lamenting when their suhag is lost, we offer laddoos, we offer khasi .
Another folk song has a line – 'Kathi le lageliye he koshi my jamun gachiya he kathi le lageliye Harihar beet bans he .' It has wisdom to deal with floods . Jamun wood is considered good for making boats. The characteristic of this wood is that it does not rot even when exposed to water. It is also heavy in weight, which helps to balance the tejdhara of the cells.
Koshi Phagat is not a river . For some it is politics and diplomacy . Some look in terms of dams, barrages and water distribution . Some see the fusion of different cultures . There are some old questions of Koshi. There are some questions raised by the development. Some people have the island of Sri Lanka in their eyes, while others have their eyes covered by the flood caused by the embankment . Among all these, Koshi River has its own social sovereignty . The country's knowledge is flowing with the speed of time. Which cell, whose cell has been stolen, the Koshi encyclopedia, the daily culture of Koshi is disappearing .
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