I am sure this prize hasn't been given to me because of geography, race, religion, relation or any other narrow-minded reason. It has been given to me because I am a Nepali. When an entire Nepali nation flowers in the heart, that is Nepaliness. It doesn't recognize ethnicity, community, territory, or other descriptions. The meaning of having Nepal in your heart is that your heart hurts when another part of Nepal is in pain. This prize has given me and other writers the message that our creations need to cry out loud about the pain in the Nepali soul. Words should work their magic to wipe the tears of sorrow from the faces of Nepalis and change them to smiles.
Writers need to show independence and integrity, and adhere to a higher moral calling. The 'form' in our writing must reflect contemporary life, its complexity and sensitivity. We must combine form with function and exercise aesthetic judgement, aesthetic expression, aesthetic pleasure and harmony. These are our creative responsibilities to the nation and society.