By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, Oct. 12: Four books of Dr. Arjun Dev Bhatta, a noted surgeon and writer, were launched amid a programme organised by Muktinath Darshan Sahitya Samaj Nepal in Kathmandu on Sunday.
His books include ‘Samaya Yatra’ (second edition), ‘Metamorphosis,’ ‘Smritibishleshan’ and ‘Jiwan Sahayatri.’
A host of personalities, including Jiwa Lamichhane, Hari Bhakta Sigdel 'Mahesh', founder of Society for Philosophy of Liberty and Literature; Dr. Anjana Bhattarai, author Bhatta himself and Dr. Ram Prasad Gyawali, among others, jointly made public his books.
Speaking at the programme, Dr. Bhim Dev Bhatta, also the writer’s elder brother, shed light on the career and literary growth of Dr. Arjun Dev Bhatta.
"Our elder brother Dr. Ananda Dev Bhatta inspired us to plunge into the creative venture," he added.
Critic Dr. Ram Prasad Gyawali made a comprehensive review of Dr. Bhatta's works, citing that they promoted human values and virtues at a time when crass materialism destroyed family values, compassion and love in society.
Society's founder Haribhakta Sigdel highlighted Dr. Bhatta's medical proficiency, literary taste and family background.
Dr. Anjana Bhattarai described Bhatta's 'Metamorphosis' as a transformation from one state of human thought to another, reflecting changes in ideas, perspectives and ways of thinking.
Reviewing ‘Jiwan Sahayatri,’ a book based on the writer’s life experiences, Professor Lila Luitel discussed the challenges of cultural adjustment and life in Nepal, referring to the writer’s Russian wife and her experiences of living in Janakpur and other parts of Nepal.
Speaking about ‘Smritibishleshan,’ his autobiography, Dr. Bhatta said he had come to realise that memories were his greatest treasure. "I took inspiration for writing books from my patients," he said, adding that readers would enjoy reading about the different phases of his life that had left a lasting impression on him.
Literary figures including Jiwa Lamichhane, Purushotam Dahal and Yuba Raj Mainali offered their views on the multi-dimensional personality of Dr. Bhatta.
Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Bhatta has published 17 literary works that include memoirs, stories and fiction.
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