- Yagya Kumar Niraula
The journey of my life began on Magh 18, 2025 B.S. (early 1969 A.D.) in the state of Manipur, India. After spending a few years of my childhood there, my family decided to return to Nepal, and in 2030 B.S. we began our permanent settlement at Itahara-4 (now Ratuwamai-9) in Morang District.
My school life began in 2032 B.S. at Shree Saraswati Lower Secondary School (now a Secondary School), Itahara. There, I laid a strong foundation for my educational journey by studying from grade 1 to 7.
However, a significant turning point in my life came on Bhadra 30, 2039 B.S. (September 15, 1982 A.D.), when I entered the ashram of Maharshi Mahesh Yogi located in Salarpur, Bhangel Bazar area, near Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. There I studied Sanskrit scriptures such as Rudrāṣṭādhyāyī and Laghu Siddhānta Kaumudī, and practiced Trikāl Sandhyā and Transcendental Meditation, among other spiritual disciplines.
Around 1984 A.D., in pursuit of the truth of life and deeper spiritual realization, I left the Maharshi Ashram and journeyed to Vrindavan, which marked the beginning of a new chapter of my life in Sanskrit learning and spiritual practice.
In 1985 A.D., I completed the Purva Madhyama First Part/Year (Navya Vyakaran) from Guru Gangeshwar Vedadarshan Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Shrotamuni Nivas, Vrindavan-affiliated with Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Varanasi. I then completed the Second Part/Year in 1986 A.D. Later, in 1987/88 A.D., I passed Class 11 (with subjects: Hindi, English, Economics, and Civics) from Prem Mahavidyalaya Inter College, Keshi Ghat, Vrindavan, and completed Class 12 from the same college in 1989 A.D.
My stay in Vrindavan lasted from 1984 to 1989. During this period, I devoted myself to study and spiritual practice while residing in sacred places such as Gore Dauji Ashram, Tatambari Ashram, Radharaman (near Nidhivan), and Kunjbihari Ashram (near Totadri Math and Sudama Kuti).
With a mind enriched by culture and knowledge, I returned to Nepal, where my life took a new turn - towards teaching and social service. From 2047-49 B.S. batch, I completed my B.A. (English and Political Science) from Mahendra Multiple Campus, Dharan (Tribhuvan University). Later, in 2065 B.S., I earned a one-year B.Ed. (English) degree from Madan Ashrit Memorial Multiple Campus, Kerkha in Jhapa (Purbanchal University), and in 2015 A.D., I completed an M.Ed. (English) from Annapurna College, Biratnagar (Purbanchal University).
Teaching is the soul of my life. I began my teaching career in Baisakh 2050 B.S., teaching for about nine months at Janata Lower Secondary School (now a Secondary School), Thakthakiya. Around 2051 B.S., I was engaged in business activities in Biratnagar for about a year, but my passion and devotion for education drew me back to the teaching field.
Since Chaitra 28, 2052 B.S., I have been continuously active in the field of education. From Chaitra 28, 2052 to Chaitra 29, 2060, I worked as a temporary English teacher at the secondary level. On Chaitra 30, 2060 B.S., I received permanent appointment, and since then, I have remained dedicated to the teaching service.
At present, I am serving as a Secondary Level English Teacher at Sunbarsi Secondary School, Ratuwamai-5, Morang. From Shrawan 5, 2077 B.S. to Shrawan 27, 2081 B.S. (a total of 4 years and 23 days), I had the honor of working as the Principal of the same school. Due to personal reasons, on Shrawan 28, 2081 B.S., I handed over the responsibility to the Assistant Principal and am now serving as a Secondary Level, Second-Class Teacher (seniority counted from 2079/07/17 B.S.).
All these journeys of life have given me a deep realization - that knowledge, meditation, and service are the true essence of human life. My life shall forever remain dedicated to this sacred trinity.
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