Nepal is our beloved country. It is full of hills, mountains, plains, forests, rivers, and awe-inspiring cultural heritages. Our grandparents often say “Nepal was very peaceful and simple in the olden days. But for better or for worse it has changed a lot.”

In the past, there weren’t many roads in Nepal. Walking long distances didn’t used to be our grandparents’ choice. It was their compulsion. It’s quite unlike people today when they walk long distances by choice to burn calories. Our ancestors didn’t have to worry about losing weight because their household chores and daily routine were enough to keep them fit. Bicycles, horses, or carrying loads in baskets were the main means of transport. There were only a few schools, and those who wanted to study had to go to the major cities. There was no access to electricity in many places, and kids like us in those places would study using kerosene lamps. Even having a radio was a big deal although it used to be the major source of news, information and entertainment.

Today’s Nepal has advanced in keeping up with the product and services given by science and technology. Roads have been built, and vehicles of all sorts are running everywhere. The internet, mobile phones, and computers are in everyone’s reach. Schools have been opened in every village. We can even study online and earn an academic degree. Hospitals, banks, and shops are easily accessible.

However, there are also some negative changes. The love, unity, and simplicity of the past seem to be fading gradually. People are busier now and don’t always have time to understand one another. Because of the Internet we boast to have been connected with everyone. Yet, nobody is available to talk. It’s really absurd, isn’t it? 

So, we should combine the simplicity of the past with the progress of the present to make our society and country even better. As children, we must study well, be honest, listen to our elders and betters and promise to serve our nation when we come of age. 

Bimarsha Acharya

Grade: VI

Sanskar Pathshala, Dang