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Motiram Bhatta and Bhanubhakta Acharya never met in person—Bhanubhakta (1814–1868) died when Motiram was still very young. They were not from the same Motiram Bhatta and Bhanubhakta Acharya never met in person. Bhanubhakta (1814–1868) passed away when Motiram was still very young. They were not from the same place either:
* Bhanubhakta was from Tanahun, later living in Chundi Ramgha and Kathmandu.
* Motiram was born in Kathmandu but spent much of his youth in Varanasi (Banaras) for studies.
How Motiram Acquired Bhanubhakta’s Works
Upon returning from Banaras, Motiram encountered manuscripts and oral copies of Bhanubhakta’s Ramayan and other writings.
At that time, Bhanubhakta’s works were scattered—some in handwritten manuscripts, some memorized by students, and not properly collected.
Motiram, being a fervent advocate for Nepali literature, took the initiative to gather these texts, edit them, and publish them in printed form.
Why Motiram Published Bhanubhakta Instead of Compose His Own Works
Motiram himself was a poet who wrote satirical, romantic, and critical works. However, he held Bhanubhakta in high regard, viewing him as the pioneer who imbued Nepali literature with a robust poetic identity through the Ramayan.
He recognized that if Bhanubhakta’s works were not published, they could be lost forever.
By publishing them, Motiram not only safeguarded the writings but also introduced Bhanubhakta to the broader Nepali audience, earning him the title of the one who “created” Bhanubhakta. place either:
- Bhanubhakta was from Tanahun, later living in Chundi Ramgha and Kathmandu.
- Motiram was born in Kathmandu but spent much of his youth in Varanasi (Banaras) for studies.
How Motiram got Bhanubhakta’s works
- After returning from Banaras, Motiram came across manuscripts and oral copies of Bhanubhakta’s Ramayan and other writings.
- At that time, Bhanubhakta’s works were scattered—some in handwritten manuscripts, some memorized by students, and not properly collected.
- Motiram, being a passionate promoter of Nepali literature, took the initiative to gather these texts, edit them, and publish them in printed form.
Why Motiram published Bhanubhakta instead of just writing his own
- Motiram himself was a poet and wrote satirical, romantic, and critical works. But he deeply admired Bhanubhakta, seeing him as the first to give Nepali literature a strong poetic identity through the Ramayan.
- He realized that if Bhanubhakta’s works were not published, they could be lost forever.
- By publishing them, Motiram not only preserved the writings but also introduced Bhanubhakta to the wider Nepali audience, earning him the title of the one who “made” Bhanubhakta
