Paribodha Formally Launched in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: Paribodha has been formally launched. Led by founder Tapan Bhattarai and organized by a group of youths on Monday, the initiative aims to reconnect Nepal's ancient civilization, philosophy, and rich classical knowledge traditions with the vibrant consciousness of modern society.

The launch of 'Project Paribodha' was performed by former Head of the Central Department of English at Tribhuwan University Prof. Dr. Krishna Chandra Sharma, President of the Nepal Sanskrit University Teachers' Association Prof. Dr. Mukunda Prasad Lamichhane, President of NELTA Prof. Dr. Laxman Gnawali, senior poet and critic Prof. Dr. Devi Nepal, and senior journalist and media personality Tikaram Yatri, among others.

This campaign, spearheaded by the youth under the founder's leadership, is expected to stand as a new chapter of thought and a clarion call for long-term national educational and cultural awakening. Although Nepal has historically been a center for philosophy, poetry, and culture, this campaign was envisioned after realizing that this original knowledge tradition is gradually fading from the mainstream due to the formalization of education in the modern state system and the intense impact of globalization.

In current educational practices, classical knowledge has shrunk within the limited boundaries of curricula and examinations because it has not been presented in a life-applicable and conversational manner. As its organic connection with music, literature, and culture has weakened, knowledge has transformed into a dry intellectual exercise disconnected from life, leading the new generation to develop a sense of distance and irrelevance toward their original identity. 

To address this serious cultural and intellectual crisis, 'Paribodha' has adopted the 'Trisu Model' of music, culture, and literature as its main foundation. It aims to explain philosophy not just as a difficult theory, but as an experiential and practical way of life.

During the launch program, participants expressed their belief that campaigns like 'Paribodha' will play a significant role in the renaissance of original thought, pointing out the risk that the current society—becoming disconnected from its own civilizational knowledge—could become intellectually superficial and dependent.

The participants emphasized that it is high time to bring classical philosophy out of the dusty pages of libraries to the general public. In the coming days, 'Paribodha' will lead a campaign integrating the melody of music, the discipline of culture, and the creativity of literature, inspiring Nepali society to return to its philosophical roots and stand before the world with a strong intellectual identity.