Maya, Sadhana Pradhan, Snehulata, Mithe Thuldidi, PremLata Kansakar, Kanaklata Nakarmi, Pratibha Karmacharya, Gulbadan Tamrakar, Kokila Tuladhar, Shanta Shrestha, Sarohani Manandhar, Nani Shrestha, Mithai Maharjan, Bhanudevi, Subarna Maiya Joshi, Uma Devi Maharjan, Hiradevi Tuladhar (Yami) with infant baby daughter Dharma Devi, Mrs. Bhanudevi Tuladhar, Mainu Pradhan, Krishna Kumari Manandhar, Keshari Devi, Tara Manandhar, Hasina Devi Shrestha, Mohini Amatya, and Nanu Pradhan.

In Varanasi, B.P. Koirala—who had recently been released from prison—invited us to dinner. Mrs. Koirala showed great respect to her, and B.P. Koirala told me: "Yami-ji, take very good care of sister-in-law. If anything happens to her, you will be left helpless. Your life has benefited immensely from her sacrifice and penance, and her presence is vital for our country's future."

He passed away just a few days after their meeting.

Heera DEvi's exposure to the Indian Independence Movement (witnessing Mahatma Gandhi's campaigns firsthand in Kolkata and Kalimpong prior to 1947) directly shaped her grassroots methods—combining non-violent social reform, educational outreach, and anti-caste advocacy in Nepal.

Nepal, as the birthplace of Shakyamuni Buddha, carries deep philosophical roots in Buddhist traditions. The Buddha’s famed Kalama Sutta explicitly advises against blindly believing rumors, traditions, or authority figures without personal verification and logical reasoning. This historical tradition frames critical thinking not merely as an academic exercise, but as an essential practice for emotional balance and peace of mind.

AI can make learning faster—but only curiosity, perseverance and purpose can make learning meaningful.

System should be built by a Team, Not Just Computer Programmers. Computer coders should not build medical tools by themselves. They must design them alongside real doctors, village health workers, and mothers who understand rural life.

Nepal can. Nepal will.

RE-CENTERING ETHICS: THE ETHICS OF CARE — Mental Health, Compassion and Human Dignity

Professor Timila Yami Thapa