Baneko Cha Paharale
by Gopal Yonzon
Baneko Cha Paharale is a powerful song about resilience, pride, and unwavering spirit in the face of hardship. Gopal Yonzon captures the essence of a proud Nepali character who refuses to bow down despite poverty and struggle. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of a chest built by mountains and blood flowing with the fierce energy of nature, reflecting an indomitable will that won't compromise its dignity. The song speaks to themes of self-respect, refusing charity, and maintaining one's principles even when survival feels difficult. There's a rawness and authenticity here that resonates deeply, touching on the emotional struggle of those who'd rather suffer with honor than accept help at the cost of their dignity. The repetition of certain lines emphasizes the determination and defiance at the heart of the message.
बनेको छ पहराले यो छाती मेरो,
बगेको छ छहरा रगतमा मेरो,
पखेरुमा जन्मे,
टाकुरामा खेल्ने,
म झुक्दै नझुक्ने पहाडको छोरो।
खोसेको रोटीले मेरो पेट भरिन्न,
मागेको धोतिले मेरो लाज छोपिन्न।
घोटिएर हात-पाउ झरिजाउन औला,
तर कोई अगाडि मेरो हात जोडिन्न, यी हात जोडिन्न।
बनेको छ पहराले यो छाती मेरो,
बगेको छ छहरा रगतमा मेरो
पखेरुमा जन्मे,
टाकुरामा खेल्ने,
म झुक्दै नझुक्ने पहाडको छोरो।
म आगो सहन्छु, अन्याय सहन्न,
म तृष्णा सहन्छु, तिरस्कार सहन्न।
मेरो सिर उडाउ, बरु त्यो सहन्छु,
तर सिर परायाले टेके सहन्न, म टेके सहन्न।
बनेको छ पहराले यो छाती मेरो,
बगेको छ छहरा रगतमा मेरो
पखेरुमा जन्मे,
टाकुरामा खेल्ने,
म झुक्दै नझुक्ने पहाडको छोरो।
