Nepali poetry in translation

The sphere of literary contacts and audience of Nepali writers is widening beyond South Asia.

The subject of translating Nepali poetry into English struck me as a matter of interest among poets and writers when I received an invitation from the Yugendra-Laxmikanta International Translation Trust to attend a programme in Siliguri, India, on January 20, 2024. Translation is the most familiar practice I have been dealing with, both at the university and outside, but this invitation prompted me to reflect on our translation practices. This article addresses that topic cursorily.