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Hariprasad Gorkha Rai-Brief Life Sketch
Hariprasad Gorkha Rai was a Nepali-speaking Assamese, Gurkha writer and lexicographer.Â
Hariprasad Gorkha Rai was born on 15 March 1915 in the womb of Yashoda Rai by Dhanraj Rai, in the capital of Nagaland. Hariprasad Gorkha Rai, known as a prominent writer of the Avahan era, devoted himself to literary pursuits along with Dhan Bahadur Sonar and Govinda Chandra Paira. This trio was educated in Assamese medium and became involved in the study of the Assamese language and literature. In the company of Padmanath Gohainbaruah, the first president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, ‘Gorkha’ Rai formed the Kohima branch of the Assam Sahitya Sabha in collaboration with Dhan Bahadur Sonar and Govinda Chandra Paira. Hariprasad Gorkha Rai was one of the persons who took literature as a medium for national consciousness and awakening in subjugated India. Gorkha Rai, who wrote in both Assamese and Nepali languages, was a true symbol of harmony and brotherhood. His stories depicted the harmony of tribal and non-ethnic life in the hills. Gorkha Rai, who started his career as a teacher, had since moved to Akashvani, serving Nepali and Assamese literature.
Rai wrote several dictionaries, such as –
(a) Mikir ShabdakoshÂ
 (b) Pumeitangkhul ShabdakoshÂ
(c) Maram ShabdakoshÂ
(d) Meering ShabdakoshÂ
(e) Assamese Shabdakosh
(f) Nepali ShabdakoshÂ
In addition to these dictionaries, he wrote the following books in Nepali:Â
(1) Babri (Poetry Compilation, 1974)
(2) Manchariko Buli (Poetry 1976)
(3) Yaha Badnam Hunch (Collection of Stories, 1984) etc.
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Hariprasad Gorkha Rai-FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions with Answers about Hariprasad Gorkha Rai
Q1: Who was Hariprasad Gorkha Rai?
A1: Hariprasad Gorkha Rai was a prominent Nepali-speaking Assamese Gurkha writer and lexicographer. He was known for his literary contributions in both Assamese and Nepali languages and played a significant role in promoting national consciousness and harmony through literature during the Avahan era.
Q2: When and where was Hariprasad Gorkha Rai born?
A2: H G Rai was born on March 15, 1915, in Nagaland, to Yashoda Rai and Dhanraj Rai.
Q3: What was Hariprasad Gorkha Rai’s contribution to the Assam Sahitya Sabha?
A3: Hariprasad Rai, Dhan Bahadur Sonar, and Govinda Chandra Paira established the Kohima branch of the Assam Sahitya Sabha. He worked closely with Padmanath Gohainbaruah, the first president of the Assam Sahitya Sabha, to promote Assamese literature and language.
Q4: What role did Gorkha Rai play in India’s national awakening?
A4: Hariprasad Gorkha Rai used literature as a medium to promote national consciousness and awakening in India during its subjugation. His writings depicted the harmony between tribal and non-ethnic life in the hills, symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
Q5: What are some of the dictionaries authored by H Gorkha Rai?
A5: Hariprasad Gorkha Rai authored several dictionaries, including:
Mikir Shabdakosh
Pumeitangkhul Shabdakosh
Maram Shabdakosh
Meering Shabdakosh
Assamese Shabdakosh
Nepali Shabdakosh
Q6: What literary works did Hariprasad Gorkha Rai write in Nepali?
A6: Gorkha Rai wrote several literary works in Nepali, including:
“Babri” (Poetry Compilation, 1974)
“Manchariko Buli” (Poetry, 1976)
“Yaha Badnam Hunch” (Collection of Stories, 1984)
Q7: What was H Gorkha Rai’s professional career?
A7: H Gorkha Rai began his career as a teacher and later joined Akashvani, where he continued to serve Nepali and Assamese literature. 0 0 0
N.B. Â The article ‘Hariprasad Gorkha Rai-Brief Life Sketch’ originally belongs to the book ‘Introduction to World Personalities‘ by Menonim Menonimus.
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