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15. Pasang Lhamu Sherpa

Pasang Lhamu is remembered for her courage, winning attitude with great
devotion and determination. She proved that Nepalese women are not lesser than the
others. She climbed Mt. Everest on Baishakh 10, 2050 BS. Unfortunately, she died on
the way while returning home. An avalanche took her life. She is a symbol of a bold
lady and a source of inspiration for all Nepalese women for their courage to rise from
their level and perform adventurous activities to glorify the nation.

16. Mahaguru Falgunananda

Falgunananda was the founder of the Kirant dynasty. He was born of
Limbu parents on Kartik 25, 1942 BS in Ilam. He was the great teacher in the
Limbu community. Therefore, people called him Mahaguru. His outstanding socio-
economic ethnic and religious contribution is always remembered. He organized a
comprehensive Kirant conference in BS 1988 which passed a ten-point True Religion
Draft (Satyang Muchulka). He eliminated several evil traditions of the Kirants such
as sacrificing birds and animals, drinking alcohol and he encouraged people to offer
curd and flowers to god. He encouraged establishment of schools and temples.

Activity

Collect the bio-data of Jhamak Kumari Ghimire and explain her contribution to
Nepali Literature and Nepali society.

Exercise

Answer the following questions:

1. Who are National Luminaries?
2. Explain the contribution of National Luminaries like Bhanu Bhakta Acharya
and Pasang Lhamu Sherpa.
3. If you wish to add someone’s name to the list of our national personalities,
suggest the name with reason.
4. Who is known as the Father of the Nation and why?
5. Compare the contribution of Prithvi Narayan Shah and Bhanu Bhakta Acharya

Community Work

Prepare a questionnaire and visit your community and meet a person who contributed
to the development of your community and take an interview. Share your findings with
your teacher and friends in the classroom.

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