# Sanu Sharma

Sanu Sharma is a Nepali novelist, short story writer, essayist, lyricist, and poet. She is noted for her writing, shedding light on familial and societal issues that are often overlooked, while also addressing the challenges faced by women, girls, and marginalized people.

## Quotes
### From novels
#### From Tee Saat Din

* Courage is never born with a person; time and circumstances inject it into a person and bring it forth from within.
** Tee Saat Din
* No matter how frequently you visit the realm of dreams, you will inevitably confront the unvarnished truth. However, our truth is so much bitter that not even the entirety of the world's sugar can sweeten it.
** Tee Saat Din
* Education is necessary, I know. But education without values is like a flower without fragrance. No matter how expensive or beautiful the vase, without the flower, it has no meaning. Similarly, education without values can make one literate but can’t make one strong and complete.
** Tee Saat Din

#### From Pharak

* When there is the moon, the night automatically becomes beautiful; there might be no need for extra light. Light must be saved for those moments when the night is dark, and the moon doesn't appear in the sky.
** Pharak
* Plain paths are not always straightforward. You might encounter uneven, sometimes steep, sometimes flat obstacles along the way. That's the nature of a path. Therefore, after reaching an easy path, the walking stick should not be discarded.
** Pharak
* I realized that while women may seem like regular individuals, mothers are nothing short of divine embodiment. They transcend the ordinary, not only navigating life's challenges but also contending with the forces of nature in relentless devotion to their children.
** Pharak
* Light must be saved for those moments when the night is dark, when the moon doesn't appear in the sky.
** Pharak
* After reaching an easy path, the walking stick should not be discarded.
** Pharak
* After reaching an easy path, the walking stick should not be discarded, for there might come difficult paths again ahead.
** Pharak
* In your journey, be prepared to encounter an array of obstacles – some steep, some flat – for that's the nature of the path.
** Pharak
* Mothers not only navigate through life's challenges but also defy the forces of nature when it comes to protecting and caring for their children.
** Pharak
* When there is the moon, the night automatically becomes beautiful; there might be no need for extra light. Light must be saved for those moments when the night is dark, and the moon doesn't appear in the sky.
** Pharak
* The moon looks beautiful when it rises at night. Light must be collected for times when the night is dark, when the moon does not rise in the sky.
** Pharak
* No matter how satisfying the shade is, one must step out of it. Because if you keep staying in the shade like this, even your own shadow will abandon you.
** Pharak
* I can read and see the words that you have confined behind the wall of your lips in the expression on your face and in the gaze of your eyes.
** Pharak

#### From Utsarga

* Even if the roof of a house leaks a lot, it still provides more shelter than a tree.
** Utsarga
* If strong trust is not knotted in the foundation of love, a home that could shield its inhabitants could not be built. And life could not be lived wet, whether it be in rain or tears.
** Utsarga
* If strong trust is not knotted in the foundation of love, a home that could shield its inhabitants could not be built.
** Utsarga
* Life could not be lived wet, whether it be in rain or tears.
** Utsarga
* The essence of love lies in feeling it. Love remains steadfast through sorrow and joy. Love is in preserving trust rather than just having it. Love is in winning hearts through genuine care, not through threats or pressure.
** Utsarga

#### From Biplavi

* I do not yearn for the cloud for I am not the rain. I am the sheer cloud itself, without whose presence there is no existence of rain.
** Biplavi
* Sometimes, to do wrong deeds, one's intentions don't have to be bad; unfavorable timing and circumstances might lead one to do so.
** Biplavi
* A man who only becomes a husband brings pain to his parents, and a person who only becomes a son brings pain to his wife.
** Biplavi
* In deep relationships, there must be seven colors: First, trust. Second, dignity and comfort. Third, equality and freedom. Fourth, love and belief. Fifth, recognition and affection. Sixth, concern and pain. And seventh—soul and body.
** Biplavi
* An overflowing pot must be emptied before anything new can be added. If you cling to the sorrows of the past, how can you make space for the happiness and joy of the present?
** Biplavi
* A rainy season can keep the earth moist for a while, but it must keep raining to nourish it. Men probably don’t understand this. That’s why they want us women to keep living in the same season of rain without realizing it will only dampen us and never let us flourish.
** Biplavi
* How can those who incinerate with jealousy at the sight of someone else's external glitter not realize that not everything that shines is a diamond? Only the person wearing new shoes can truly experience the pain; for others, captivating is the allure of new shoes.
** Biplavi

#### From Artha

* One cannot spend their entire life sitting under the open sky just because their house has fallen; shelter must be sought! This is the truth and the right thing to do.
** Artha
* To reside in someone's memory, one must set aside selfishness, as selfishness and fond memories cannot coexist in the same space.
** Artha

#### From Jeetko Paribhasha

* Sometimes a broken relationship will always remain distant, even when you try your hardest to bring it close.
** Jeetko Paribhasha
* Even walking side by side for a long time, some relationships never touch the heart.
** Jeetko Paribhasha
* If a relationship lacks harmony, even the words that reach the tip of the tongue, unable to be spoken, retreat back into the heart and settle into knots.
** Jeetko Paribhasha
* Perhaps, cold relationships cannot be warmed even by the warmth of the heart. Or maybe, the relationships of people we don't like remain obscured, even though they are right before our eyes.
** Jeetko Paribhasha

#### From Ardhabiram

* There is a vast difference between losing a battle after a hard-fought struggle and surrendering without lifting a weapon. If you are defeated while fighting a well-matched adversary, you are a warrior; but if you bow your head without ever raising it, you are a coward.
** Ardhabiram

### From short stories

* A daughter who respects you while you’re alive is far better than a son who performs the rites and rituals after you’re gone.
** Daughter
* Even if you’re planning to get me married, that will also cost money! Just help me start my studies; I won’t be a burden on you.
** Daughter
* Before becoming someone’s wife, I need to be a daughter first. I owe it to the one who gave me birth and life.
** Daughter
* Amidst the shadows of adversity, a heart burdened and broken finds its steps faltering. Yet, it is in the act of rising, of daring to tread once more, that the flicker of confidence reignites.
** Lockdown
* Life doesn't end just because someone leaves.
** Lockdown
* The absence of lost things is felt most painfully when the things you possess stop providing satisfaction.
** Lockdown
* One who intends to understand grasps even the slightest hint, but the one who has no intention to understand never comprehends, no matter how loudly you shout.
** Lockdown
* The home is not always ruined by outsiders; sometimes those within the family ruin it even more severely.
** Lockdown
* When you're comfortable within yourself, you don't care about others' problems or the challenges they face in life. However, when you're in distress, the memories of those you've abandoned leaving in dire situations, come back to haunt you. How selfish humans are!
** Lockdown
* When you stop respecting yourself, the world starts disrespecting you.
** Lockdown
* I don't know why, those tear-filled eyes felt very familiar to me.
** Bhaujoo
* Meeting you like this after so many years, I felt as if my heart had returned with me.
** Bhaujoo
* I knew he loved me.
** Bhaujoo
* She had become such an integral part of my life that, without her light, presence, and solace, I would feel incomplete.
** Bhaujoo
* Your arrogance in your manhood prevents you from understanding.
** Bahana
* When a son takes care of his parents, no questions arise, but why is it questioned when a daughter does the same?"
** Inaam
* You've earned enough and given him to spend, so why would he bother lifting a finger?
** Inaam
* Not for the body, but for the heart; companion and company are needed.
** Inaam
* Even if you choose not to marry me, the respect I hold for you will not lessen by even a single drop.
** Inaam
* My heart didn't want to believe it, but the truth was right in front of me.
** Inaam
* From now on, everything in life will appear blurry to me. What’s the point of wiping my glasses when my vision has already left me?"
** Pari
* Life cannot move forward just by being drenched in emotions.
** Pari
* This time, she silenced me not by speaking, but by pressing her lips against my mouth.
** Pari
* I spent the years of my life as a stone, and then I longed to live the rest of my life with her, as a human.
** Prarbdha
* Those tied by a rope may squirm; they may try to break free and run away, but those tied by emotions go nowhere, even if they are left completely free.
** Souta
* One feels weak only when they believe someone will offer support.
** Dhitha
* Actions done against the will of the heart never bring good to anyone. Refusing may bring pain for a while, just for a moment, but agreeing to something merely to please someone aches forever and hurts everyone."
** Jigree
* One who desperately tries to shatter and ruin a long-standing relationship for being incapable of handling a single 'no'—how would they react to hearing countless 'no's once the relationship deepens? I am no longer willing to maintain a relationship that can be deteriorated by a single 'no'."
** Jigree
* In a relationship, if there aren't equal rights to agree and disagree, it won't lead anywhere, and I don't want to be bound in a relationship that goes nowhere.
** Jigree
* Those who can bend need not be taught how to stand tall.
** Nishabda Swar
* I hope not to encounter such a person again on my path who is interested in everything about me except my true self.
** Ma
* I quietly hung up the phone. There was no point in me protesting.
** Uhrin
* By dreaming of his company, I could forget my worries and pain.
** Uhrin
* The pain shown by others and later understood doesn’t hurt as deeply as the pain one feels firsthand and then witnesses.
** Santan
* Perhaps it is the deprivation that keeps hearts connected. Once everything is fulfilled, wings sprout in everyone’s heart, and they fly off to different destinations. How can a relationship stay warm with just the body, when the heart is absent?"
** Baako Chashma
* One who has fallen and been badly injured won't regain the confidence to walk again until they get back up and try.
** Mero Ma
* A home isn't always destroyed by outsiders; sometimes family members cause even greater damage.
** Glani

### From poetry

* How vast, how extensive the boundary of your company the magnificence of your affection.
** An Untold Secret
* Expressing not to you; but with you, I've bound my love unseen from anywhere.
** An Untold Secret
* May I meet you someday like this may there be no rush of saying goodbye may there be no fear of interruptions may all the emotions be poured out, and every nook and cranny of my heart be emptied. may I hold no regrets within may memories not haunt us later.
** May I Meet You Someday Like This
* May I grasp you and drift into a deep slumber may there be no haste to wake up may there be no fear of missing a moment may I get melted on your embrace, and meld into your wholeness.
** May I Meet You Someday Like This
* May I never tire of expressing myself may I find contentment in listening to you may there be no constraints of time and may we be bound together as a single knot you, time, and I.
** May I Meet You Someday Like This
* May I get melted on your embrace, and meld into your wholeness.
** May I Meet You Someday Like This
* May there be no unfulfilled dreams like this may there be realities that satisfy me.
** May I Meet You Someday Like This
* Hidden are the faces around me, like words tucked within quotation marks.
** Faces
* Behind masks of smiles, some faces have buried their pain, while others have hidden almost their entirety.
** Faces
* Every face is hidden behind some mask or another yet still, they are deciphered just as phrases are understood from within quotation marks.
** Faces
* I know it's almost beyond possibility for your essence to be enveloped within mine. Yet, the heart, after all, is a heart.
** The Heart, A Heart It Is
* My life is devoted to pulling me underground yet, I stand strong on my battleground determined I am not to let my life defeat my pride.
** Me and My Life
* In this relentless clash, between me and my life both of us persist restlessly, trying to find the weakest moment in one another.”
** Me and My Life
* At times, life chases me in haste, sometimes, I'm the one to chase my life. at times, life flees from my reach, and sometimes I try to escape from the grasp of my life.
** Me and My Life
* The rain drenches not my heart spring ignites not my desires and in the name of love these days no longer any furor does stir within.
** On this Side of Life
* Your memory alone, once filled my heart with delight, but now, even in the presence of you my soul would not sense the thrill of living, but a deep apathy.
** On this Side of Life
* When memories, of days gone by resurface; with reflection and reminiscence of my casual childishness, may your eyes moisten may your lips turn into a smile unveiled, yet concealed.
** Desire
* I rushed to Mother clasped her in a tight embrace, and with resolute tones, proclaimed, 'Mother! I'll never make another home! I'll stay forever young! '
** The Descendants

### Other

* Whether you become a daughter, sister, lover, partner, sister-in-law, daughter-in-law, mother, or anything else with complete honesty, the satisfaction you'll find in becoming yourself cannot be found in becoming any of these relative beings
** quoted by Goodreads
* I have no need for the boundless sky; the moon and stars are beyond my grasp. I prefer to exist in the real world, for dreams alone cannot sustain me.
** quoted by Goodreads
* Like, love; but do not make the person an indispensable part of your habits, routines, and daily affairs. It can be relatively easy to forget an individual, but breaking a habit is exceedingly difficult.
** quoted by Goodreads
* Whether you want to break free or connect, it's your choice. But with great courage, I locked my eyes with yours.
** quoted by Goodreads
* If you ever become fatigued from chasing your dreams, you are always welcome in my world of reality.
** quoted by Goodreads

## Quotes about Sanu Sharma

* Sanu Sharma is such a writer whose literary prowess extends beyond conventional storytelling, blending poetic elegance with profound social critique.
** Geeta Tripathee, A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma’s writing is both poetic and socially provocative, with a distinct ability to craft multidimensional female characters navigating oppression, self-discovery, and resilience.
** Geeta Tripathee, A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma’s initial poetic lines create an aesthetically powerful entrance to the novel, immersing readers in beauty and intensity.
** Geeta Tripathee, "A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships" (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* Biplavi by Sanu Sharma is not merely a feminist novel; it is a broader social critique that questions class disparities, patriarchal oppression, and the hypocrisy embedded in societal structures.”
** Geeta Tripathee, A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* By redefining the term ‘Biplavi’ through a female protagonist, Sharma challenges the traditional male-centered narrative of revolution, making the novel a bold literary intervention.”
** Geeta Tripathee, A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* The strength of Sanu Sharma's novel Biplavi lies in its courageous exploration of women’s struggles, not as isolated incidents, but as deeply embedded systemic issues that shape their existence.
** Geeta Tripathee, A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* Despite dealing with complex themes, Sanu Sharma’s writing remains engaging and accessible, balancing depth with readability through minimal symbolism and sharp satirical undertones.
** Geeta Tripathee, A Courageous View Towards Male-Female Relationships (A Critique on the novel Biplavi by Sanu Sharma)
* Presenting the subtle experiences of human emotions in an artistic way is a hallmark of Sanu Sharma's fiction.
** Gyanu Adhikari, Unease of Forsaken Children (A Critique on the novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma)
* Free from the complexities of literary theories and experimentation, this novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma is deeply emotional.
** Gyanu Adhikari, Unease of Forsaken Children (A Critique on the novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma has explored and unraveled the female psyche so deeply in her novel Utsarga that the reader becomes a witness to it.
** Raman Ghimire, Utsarga: Struggle for Self-existence (A Critique on the novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma)
* Primary strength of Sanu Sharma's novel Utsarga lies in its seamless storytelling that never loses the reader’s engagement.
** Raman Ghimire, Utsarga: Struggle for Self-existence (A Critique on the novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma's novel Utsarga takes the reader on a journey through an entirely new path.
** Raman Ghimire, Utsarga: Struggle for Self-existence (A Critique on the novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma)
* Utsarga by Sanu Sharma is a timeless love story woven into a novel.
*** Raman Ghimire, Utsarga: Struggle for Self-existence (A Critique on the novel Utsarga by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma is a prominent contemporary Nepali novelist known for her unique storytelling style, making her a favorite among readers.
** Gyanu Adhikari, Portrayal of the New Generation and Generational Transition (A Critique on the novel Tee Saat Din by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma's writing typically explore hidden human realities, subtle emotions, and the introspection of the human mind.
** Gyanu Adhikari, Portrayal of the New Generation and Generational Transition (A Critique on the novel Tee Saat Din by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma's novel Tee Saat Din employs a film-like storytelling style, making it visually engaging and fast-paced, appealing to younger audiences.
** Gyanu Adhikari, Portrayal of the New Generation and Generational Transition (A Critique on the novel Tee Saat Din by Sanu Sharma)
* Tee Saat Din by Sanu Sharma is a powerful novel for young readers, portraying their struggles and triumphs in a relatable and inspiring way.
** Gyanu Adhikari, Portrayal of the New Generation and Generational Transition (A Critique on the novel Tee Saat Din by Sanu Sharma)
* Through its balanced narrative, Pharak offers an insightful portrayal of characters struggling with their desires and actions, emphasizing that understanding one's true nature requires peeling away the layers of duality and hidden motives.
** Raman Ghimire, A Distinct Destination (A Critique on the novel Pharak by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma masterfully weaves dramatic developments and logical sequences, creating a storyline that keeps readers engaged by resolving initial uncertainties through a deepening understanding of characters.
** Raman Ghimire, A Distinct Destination (A Critique on the novel Pharak by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma is a significant voice in modern Nepali literature.
** Sudha Sharma, Exploration of Women Characters (A Critique on the novel Pharak by Sanu Sharma)
* The novel 'Pharak' by Sanu Sharma presents a unique perspective on dismantling traditional patriarchal structures, challenging societal norms, and advocating for women's identity and freedom.
** Sudha Sharma, Exploration of Women Characters (A Critique on the novel Pharak by Sanu Sharma)
* Sanu Sharma’s novel Pharak leaves a powerful impression with its elegant language and masterful use of aphoristic sentences."
** Sudha Sharma, Exploration of Women Characters (A Critique on the novel Pharak by Sanu Sharma)

## External links

* Sanu Sharma at Goodreads
* Sanu Sharma at Spillwords
* Sanu Sharma at Poemhunter
* Sanu Sharma at Allpoetry

## References

* ↑ ०७४ सालका चर्चित १० महिला साहित्यकार (9 April 2018).
* ↑ निरौला, रञ्जना (27 February 2021). ne:मानसिक विम्बमा प्रेम (in ne).
* 1 2 Tripathee, Geeta (25 November 2017). ne:नारी–पुरुष सम्बन्धबारे साहसिक दृष्टि (in ne).
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Spillwords. Sanu Sharma. Spill Words Press.
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Goodreads. Sanu Sharma Quotes. Goodreads.
* 1 2 3 4 5 Sharma, Sanu (30 November 2023). Sanu Sharma (in en). Poem Hunter.
* ↑ Sharma, Sanu (2024-01-31). "The Descendants". Grey Sparrow Journal (43).
* ↑ Adhikari, Gyanu (20 March 2021). एक्ला बालबालिकाका बेचैनी. Kantipur (daily).
* ↑ Ghimire, Raman (2021-02-20). उत्सर्ग – स्वअस्तित्वको संघर्ष. Annapurna Post.
* ↑ Ghimire, Raman (24 September 2022). पृथक् गन्तव्य. Kantipur (daily).
* ↑ Sharma, Sudha (20 August 2022). नारी चरित्रहरूको उत्खनन. Baahrakhari.