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Dr. Nawa Raj Subba: An Apostle of Science, Spirit and Song.
The Interdisciplinary Travel of a Himalayan Polymath.
Dr Nawa Raj Subba is an exemplary Nepali researcher, writer, and psychologist whose work will serve as a necessary catalyst between the empirical reality of modern science and the wisdom of the Himalayas. Located in the cultural nexus of Biratnagar, Nepal, Dr Subba has devoted more than forty years to nurturing a special intellectual space at the intersection of public health, literature, health psychology, the Kirat philosophy (the traditional beliefs and practices of the Kirat indigenous people), and the fine arts. His versatile life may be characterised by the unstoppable search for the human condition, not only through the prism of a clinical expert but also through the heart of a poet and the careful eye of a cultural scholar. He stands out as a leading international advocate of reclaiming and preserving indigenous knowledge in the twenty-first century as an expert in Mundhum aesthetics and Kirat history.
Portfolio
The main skill that Dr. Subba uses when constructing his various portfolios is the fact that he is an expert in health psychology. His scientific education gives him the methodological rigour he needs for his vast body of work in the area of scientifically investigating the invisible burdens of contemporary life, including systemic apprehensions and behavioural predictors of community health. By applying psychological principles to social problems, he transcends traditional medicine and promotes immune health, a state that combines physical strength and mental stability, which is essential for addressing the complex health challenges faced by modern communities. His clinical background serves as an invisible guide in his literary works, enabling him to deconstruct themes of identity, trauma, and national pride, while providing a degree of psychological depth that is unusual in contemporary literature.
Research
Dr. Subba is renowned in the cultural research field due to a monumental work of recovering the ancient story of Nepal. His translation of the Mundhum, the oral scripture of the Kirat people originating in times immemorial, is not simply documentation but an act of reconstruction of philosophy. In his seminal works like Reclaiming Ancient Nepal and Mundhum Aesthetics, he claims that native rites and myths are the vital psychological anchors to the well-being of a community.
He presents a system of living that was based on nature and is an effective alternative to the disjointed lives of the modern era by discussing the notion of Tongsim Tongshim (Creation and Balance) and the sacredness of the three-stone hearth (Symptulung). According to his study, the real health lies inside the spirit of harmony between an individual, ancestors, and the natural world, the Mundhum spirit. It emphasises the interconnectedness of these elements in achieving overall well-being.
Literary and Music
The literary and musical works of Dr. Subba give the emotional pulse to his scientific investigations. The poetry books, Life in My Dictionary and Journey of Half a Century, are reflective mirrors of the socio-cultural backdrop of Nepal seen through a very personal prism. As a lyricist, he has added some musical flavour to the Nepali music arena by offering nationalistic anthems and heartwarming modern songs endowed with the nation’s soul.
Whether he is writing a research paper on the health-seeking behaviour of the Rajbanshi community or a ghazal on the unspoken desires of the heart, his approach remains consistent. His work will always be focused on the same truth: the fact that no country can be healthy without a strong cultural identity. Dr. Subba still inspires a new generation of scholars and artists to move forward today with a feeling of confidence. This is due to the fact that we must first muster the courage to retrace our steps and rediscover the wisdom innate to our land.
Awards
- Nepal Vidhya Bhushan ‘Ka’– 2015 (2073 VS)
- First prize won in First Online Webcam World Poem Competition- 2008 (2064 VS)
- The Gorkhadacchinbahu medal was awarded in 1991 (2047 VS).
- Babar Sing Thapa Memorial Prize 2008 (2064 VS)
- Mohan Regmi smriti Banni Puraskar 2006 (2063 VS)
- Byathith Kavya Banita Puraskar- 2013 (2070 VS)
- Jayandra Prasai Smriti Sahitya Sanman- 2008 (2064 VS)
- Udayananda Muktinath Aryal Sangeet Pratibha Puraskar- 2011 (2068 VS)
- Bhadra Ghale Ghamansing Sahitya-Kala Prize 2014 (2071 VS)
- Nawaranga Sahitya Sanman, Jhapa, 2007 (2063 VS)
- Krishna Prasad – Khagendra Kumari Bhandari Sahitya-Kala Samman – 2018 (2075).
- Ganga Bhadrashila Smriti Puraskar Gargashree Sanman- 2016 (2073 VS)
- Hongkong Nepali Federation Felicitation, 2013 (2069 VS)
- Lekhnath Pustakalaya Sanman- 2012 (2069 VS)
- Pallav Sahitya Sanman- 2009 (2066 VS)
- Nateswar Nrityakala Pratisthan Sanman- 2006 (2063 VS)
- Natyeshore Sanman, 2006 (2063 VS).
- Dirgha Rana Samundra Bam Samman, 2013
- Felicitation by Sparsha Nepal 2011 (2068 VS)
- Felicitated by Kirat Yakthung Chumlung Morang Nepal 2011 (2068)
- Felicitation by Biratnagar Metropolitan city 2010 (2067 VS)
- Felicitation by Hangpang Sewa Samaj Kathmandu 2007 (2064 VS)
- Felicitated Birateshwar Briddhashram, Biratnagar 2013 (2070 VS)
- Felicitated by Pathari-Sanischare Municipality, Nepal 2018 (2075)
Dr. Nawa Raj Subba, a Nepali writer, researcher and thinker, has received great acclaim and recognition for his broad body of work in Nepal and beyond. His works in music, literature, culture, and public health continue to inspire people.