Book Cover of Karna Shakya's Soch
Karna Shakya…..an Environmentalist, Educationist, and a hotel entrepreneur
The following article is based on the interview taken by me and my other friends.
(This interview was taken in 2005 by editorial team(all students of Grade Nine) of the Root Magazine Published by Whitefield Higher Secondary School | Editorial Team of the Root: Ujjwol Lamichhane (Me), Anurag Rauniyar, Kripa Devkota, Suman Situala and Ashmita Maharjan.) (As the original interview is unvailable the below is as it was published in the magazine with added Introduction)
Introducing Karna Shakya
Eminent tourism entrepreneur Karna Shakya was born in 1943 in a goldsmith family. He has led the Nepalese tourism industry to a new height starting with establishment Kathmandu Guest House (KGH) in Thamel, turned Nepal into a tourism destination. His risk bearing capability helped to develop Thamel, most popular tourism spot within the valley.He has also written over half a dozen books on tourism and nature conservation, published several conecpt and propsals, research works and publications. His principle of working is
“Close the eyes, open the brain and follow the heart”.
Summary of the Interview
Cause of Ongoing National Crisis
The socio-political atomsphere in Nepal is full of pessimism and suspicion. There is constant struggle for power and wealth. There is no limit to selfishness. Interference is another greatest problem. Country lacks visionary and dynamic leaders. The nation is suffering from mental poverty. We completely lack the art of praising others, but blame and complain loudly.
Role of Students and Youths
People should broaden themselves mentally. Individual should be sincere and committed in discharging duties and responsibilities. We should stop coming out on to the street and should adopt more creative and constructive ways to find solution to the problem. The solution is within us provided we are faithful in finding it. The youths and students should invest their time in accomplishing education and avoid becoming full time politicians. We need to rise above the parochial notion and start thinking loudly and positively. Things will fall in their places eventually.
Resolution to Crisis
Looking at the present politician situation I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic. It is indeed a protracted problem. Events could twist or turn anytime. So I prefer not to predict anything. But I always pray fervently for real and perpetual peace in Nepal.
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