The Parrot in the Cage by Lekhanath Paudyal
Lekhnath Paudyal alias Kabi Shiromani, born in 1885 and died in 1966, is credited with creating the contemporary and political Nepali movement. It is thought that more than his philosophical depth, his most significant contribution was to the language's improvement and enrichment. The majority of prior works in Nepali lacked the formal dignity that Poudyal has infused into the classical style of Nepali poetry. The poem The Parrot in the Cage is a eulogy in which the parrot bemoans his existence in the cage and tells of his suffering and loss of loved ones. The parrot remembers when he used to fly and forage for wild fruits while wandering around the jungle. But destiny has now duped him into entering the cage. He lacks access to cool water, shade, and mouthwatering fruits. All those things are now like dreams because they have disappeared. Because he is not with them, his parents might be sobbing so hard that they are beating their breasts. Because he only sees adversaries surrounding the cage, he is unable to locate a route out.
He tries to breach the cage and fly away but his beak is blunt now. He feels defeated and his feet and wings are swollen. He receives a meager serving of third-class rice and no water. He can't help but prattle, even though his throat is dry. His master threatens to catch the cane if he doesn't prate. He feels compelled to answer the callers. He bemoans the fact that God gave him the ability to speak because it is the source of his sorrow. The parrot concludes by explaining how the human race is hostile and how one's talent is exploited.
The poet begs god fervently not to grant anyone the life of a parrot while men are still on the planet. With this poem, the author hopes to demonstrate how the Rana regime repressed the populace. The Ranas had ruled over the people of Nepal for 104 years. People were robbed of various forms of freedom, justice, and happiness at that time. People were made to lead a life in a cage. The parrot in the poem stands in for all of the Rana regime's oppressed citizens, and the parrot's owner stands in for the Rana regime. In the poem, Ranas' mistreatment of the Nepalese people is depicted and subtly chastised.