Satya Mohan Joshi Explained

Satya Mohan Joshi
Native Name:सत्यमोहन जोशी
Native Name Lang:ne
Birth Date:12 May 1920
Birth Place:Lalitpur District, Nepal
Death Place:Lalitpur, Nepal
Occupation:Writer, researcher
Notable Works:Hamro Lok Sanskriti
Education:BA
Spouse:Radha Devi

Satya Mohan Joshi (Nepali: सत्यमोहन जोशी; 12 May 1920 – 16 October 2022) was a Nepalese writer and scholar.[1] Joshi is known for his research on the history and culture of Nepal.[2] He also served as the chancellor of the Nepal Bhasa Academy.[3]

Early life and education

Joshi was born on 12 May 1920[4] to Shankar Raj and Raj Kumari Joshi, in the Lalitpur district of Nepal.[5] [6] Having learnt his alphabets at home, he later enrolled at Durbar High School in Kathmandu. At the age of 17, he was married to Radha Devi Shrestha of Patan.[7] He completed his bachelor's degree at Trichandra College,[8] became the first director of the Archaeological and Cultural Department in 1959,[9] and established the Rastriya Naachghar – National Theatre in Kathmandu,[10] Archeological Garden in Patan,[11] Archeological Museum in Taulihawa[12] and the National Painting Museum in Bhaktapur.[13]

Career

After King Mahendra's coup in 1960, Joshi flew to China, where he began to teach Nepali at the Peking Broadcasting Institute. During his stay in China, he carried out research on Araniko, a sculptor of the Malla dynasty who migrated to China in early 1260 AD. He set up the Araniko White Dagoba Gallery in Kirtipur, Kathmandu, using historical artifacts related to Araniko.[14]

He has more than 60 publications in various fields, which include Hamro Lok Sanskriti (Madan Puraskar in 1956); Nepali Rastriya Mudra (Madan Puraskar of 1960); Karnali Lok Sanskriti (a research collection); Charumati, Sunkeshari, Majipha Lakhe, Bagh Bhairab (dramas).[15]

Recognition

A national postal stamp, showing his portrait, was issued in his name in 2021. A total of 100,000 copies each with the value of NPR 10 were printed.[16] [17] The Nepal Rastra Bank issued three new coins of denominations Rs 100, Rs 1,000 and Rs 2,500 in September 2019, featuring Joshi's portrait, to commemorate his 100th birthday.[18] On 17 November 2021, Joshi became the first person to receive Nepal's electronic passport.[19] [20] A road in Lalitpur was named in his honour. On 18 March 2022, his biography titled Satyamohan was published. The biography was written by Girish Giri, a writer and reporter.[21]

Death

Joshi died at age 102 on 16 October 2022 at KIST Hospital in Lalitpur.[22] [23] [24] As per his wishes, his body was donated to a hospital for research. Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, the Mayor of Lalitpur Metropolitan City Chiri Babu Maharjan and other politicians paid their tribute. The funeral of Joshi was accompanied by state honours.[25]

His astrological birth chart (china or janma–kundali in Nepali) was cremated, in place of his body, at Shankhamul Ghat by his sons Anu Raj Joshi and Purna Raj Joshi. The ashes were then dispersed on the Bagmati river, according to Hindu customs.[26] A one-day public holiday was provided on 18 October 2022, to mourn his death, by the Government of Nepal.[27]

Notable works

Honors and awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dahal . Phanindra . 2 October 2020 . Covid: God may punish Nepal for cancelling rites, religious leaders warn . 18 October 2022 . BBC News . en-GB.
  2. Web site: interview . 3 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140220065424/http://imagechannels.com/tv/video/803 . 20 February 2014 . live .
  3. Web site: Dr Satya Mohan Joshi the great personality of Nepalese culture . Vedinternational.forumne.net . 1 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140225121102/http://vedinternational.forumne.net/t428237-dr-satya-mohan-joshi-the-great-personality-of-nepalese-culture#693722 . 25 February 2014 . live .
  4. Web site: प्रयोगमा आयो ई-पासपोर्ट, एमआरपीभन्दा के फरक छ?. 18 November 2021. Nepalkhabar. Nepali.
  5. Web site: 21 November 2019. Lalitpur marks cultural institution Satya Mohan Joshi's hundredth birthday. kathmandupost.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20191121064035/https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2019/05/14/lalitpur-marks-cultural-institution-satya-mohan-joshis-hundredth-birthday . 21 November 2019 . live.
  6. Web site: Interview: Satya Mohan Joshi . Ecs.com.np . 27 August 2010 . 1 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140220013823/http://ecs.com.np/features/interview-satya-mohan-joshi . 20 February 2014 . live .
  7. Web site: लम्साल . अमृता . ८३ वर्षदेखि सँगै सत्यमोहन र राधादेवी . 17 October 2022 . Setopati . ne.
  8. News: 15 July 2011. A cultural giant. Kantipur (daily). live. https://web.archive.org/web/20140225093707/http://www.ekantipur.com/the-kathmandu-post/2011/07/15/features/a-cultural-giant/224039.html. 25 February 2014. 1 March 2014.
  9. Web site: Basnet . Basanta . 16 October 2022 . Satya Mohan Joshi: The polymath, his persistence and peace at last . 18 October 2022 . Onlinekhabar . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Ojha . Anup . 'Satya Mohan', a book on a true giant of history, launched . 18 October 2022 . kathmandupost.com . English.
  11. Web site: Culture expert Joshi for archaeological garden in open space of Patan Durbar . 18 October 2022 . Khabarhub . en.
  12. Web site: Prajapati . Rajiv . 17 October 2022 . The Life And Achievements Of Satya Mohan Joshi, Nepal's Man Of The Century . YetiYap . 18 October 2022 . en-US.
  13. Web site: Bhadgaule . Amrit . Always active . 18 October 2022 . My Republica . en.
  14. Web site: Araniko gallery stands neglected . Artsofnepal.com . 1 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140220173119/http://www.artsofnepal.com/nepali-art-news/9/araniko-gallery-stands-neglected.html . 20 February 2014 . live .
  15. News: Nepali: सानदार बुढेसकाल . . 14 September 2014 . 14 September 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140913202130/http://www.ekantipur.com/np/2071/5/28/full-story/395626.html . 13 September 2014 . live .
  16. Web site: 28 January 2021 . Dr. on postage stamp Joshi and Ghimire. Degree, Honor or Humiliation? . 18 October 2022 . Himal Sanchar . en.
  17. Web site: सत्यमोहन जोशीको तस्वीराङ्कित हुलाक टिकटमा टाँचा . Setopati. 3 February 2021. ne.
  18. Web site: Nepal Rastra Bank unveils coins to commemorate historian Satya Mohan Joshi . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20191121064114/https://kathmandupost.com/valley/2019/09/11/nepal-rastra-bank-unveils-coins-to-commemorate-historian-satya-mohan-joshi . 21 November 2019 . 21 November 2019 . kathmandupost.com.
  19. Web site: Giri . Anil . 17 November 2021 . Nepal to start issuing e-passports from today . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20211117122314/https://kathmandupost.com/national/2021/11/17/nepal-to-start-issuing-e-passports-from-today . 17 November 2021 . 17 November 2021 . The Kathmandu Post . English.
  20. Web site: Government provides first e-passport to Satya Mohan Joshi . 18 October 2022 . Nepal Press . en-US.
  21. Web site: 'Satya Mohan', a book on a true giant of history, launched . 29 March 2022 . kathmandupost.com . English.
  22. Web site: Dutta . Sharangee . 16 October 2022 . Nepal's 'Man of Century' Satya Mohan Joshi dies at 103: Who was he? . 18 October 2022 . Hindustan Times . en.
  23. Web site: संस्कृतिविद् सत्यमोहन जोशीको १०३ वर्षको उमेरमा निधन . 16 October 2022 . संस्कृतिविद् सत्यमोहन जोशीको १०३ वर्षको उमेरमा निधन . ne.
  24. Web site: 2022 . Death of Satya Mohan Joshi published in Ekantipur .
  25. Web site: Veteran cultural historian and polymath Satya Mohan Joshi passes away at 103 . 17 October 2022 . kathmandupost.com . English.
  26. Web site: शंखमूल घाटमा चिना जलाएर जोशीको अन्त्येष्टि . 17 October 2022 . ekantipur.com . ne.
  27. Web site: Diwakar . 17 October 2022 . Satya Mohan Joshi death: Public holiday across Nepal on Tuesday . OnlineKhabar English News . 18 October 2022 . en-GB.
  28. Web site: Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya . 18 October 2022 . madanpuraskar.org.
  29. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Hāmro lok sanskritī . 1958 . Ratna Pustak Bhandār . hi.
  30. Web site: Ojha . Anup . Chhetri . Samuel . Veteran cultural historian and polymath Satya Mohan Joshi passes away at 103 . 18 October 2022 . kathmandupost.com . en.
  31. Web site: Satya Mohan Joshi passes away at 103 . 18 October 2022 . nepalnews.com . en.
  32. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Lāmā ra pācuke . 1963 . Jagadambā Prakāśana . ne.
  33. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Siphāhī ra raitī . 1970 . ne.
  34. Web site: Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya . 18 October 2022 . madanpuraskar.org.
  35. Web site: Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya . 18 October 2022 . madanpuraskar.org.
  36. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Rājamukuṭa ra rājyābhisheka . 1975 . Śrī 5 ko Sarakāra, Sañcāra Mantrālaya, Sūcanā Vibhāga . ne.
  37. Book: Manandhar, Vijay Kumar . A Comprehensive History of Nepal-China Relations Up to 1955 A.D. . 2004 . Adroit Publishers . 978-81-87392-43-9 . 13 . en.
  38. Web site: Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya . 18 October 2022 . madanpuraskar.org.
  39. Web site: Books by Satya Mohan Joshi . 18 October 2022 . Thuprai . en.
  40. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Nepālī cāḍa-parva . 1982 . Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna . 978-99933-2-950-3 . ne.
  41. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Pharkera herdā . 1978 . Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna . ne.
  42. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Eka saya śabda . 1990 . Nepālabhāshā Parishad . ne.
  43. Book: Jośī, Satyamohana . Nepālī mūrtikalāko vikāsakrama . 1976 . Nepāla Rājakīya Prajñā-Pratishṭhāna . ne.
  44. Web site: President Bhandari has affixed a postage stamp with man of century Joshi's picture . 18 October 2022 . Headline Nepal . en.
  45. Web site: 18 October 2022 . Satya Mohan Joshi: A Father of Contemporary Nepali Language and Culture . 18 October 2022 . NEPWAVE . en-US.
  46. Web site: MWU to confer Honorary D. Litt. degree on Satya Mohan Joshi . 18 October 2022 . Radio Nepal.
  47. Web site: कर्णाली प्रदेशकै ठूलो साहित्य पुरस्कार 'मोहपथ'लाई, सत्यमोहन जोशीलाई साधना सम्मान . 18 October 2022 . Setopati . ne.

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