Review of Ramesh Chandra Adhikari's Poetry Collection 'Majhihaadam'
Summary
Ramesh Chandra Adhikari’s poetry collection *Majhihaadam* is praised for its simple imagery, childhood nostalgia, feminist voice, and concern for social and political issues. The review also highlights the book’s focus on Santhal identity, disappearing customary institutions, and the lived realities of marginalized communities in Koshi Province.
Key Points
- *Majhihaadam* is a 33-poem collection published by Red Panda Books and reviewed as a work marked by simple language and strong imagery.
- The poems explore childhood memories, existential doubt, women’s dignity, and resistance to violence against women.
- The collection also criticizes poverty, unemployment, political corruption, and the failures of power after Nepal’s political changes.
- A major theme of the book is Santhal identity, including its customary leadership system and the disappearance of traditional community institutions.
