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Jiwanta Sambandha

Jiwanta Sambandha (Nepali: जीवन्त सम्बन्ध) is a memoir by the Nepalese cardiologist Om Murti Anil, describing the importance of relationships. It is inspired by his experience after the death of his father.

Jiwanta Sambandha
AuthorOm Murti Anil
LanguageNepali
SubjectRelationship
GenreMemoir
Published2023
PublisherDr. Om Foundation
Publication dateSeptember 22, 2023
Publication placeNepal
Media typePrint (Paperback and Hardcover)
Pages240
ISBN978-9-937-14551-0
Websitehttps://dromfoundation.com/article/16

The book received reviews in national media for its storytelling. The entire revenue from the sales of this book is used to support vulnerable elderly people, conduct health camps, and provide scholarships to underprivileged students through the Dr. Om Foundation.[1][2][3][4]

Background

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Jiwanta Sambandha is the second book by Dr. Om Murti Anil, who authored his first book, "Ma Pani Doctor" in 2013, to promote health awareness in the Nepali language.[5][6][7] It draws on Anil's relationship with his father, Tej Narayan Singh, a social worker from Mahottari district, who died from prostate cancer.[1][2][3]

The book draws on themes of life, family, and death. The cover was revealed at a pre-launch event in September 2023.[8][9]

Plot and themes

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Jiwanta Sambandha consists of 53 chapters and 240 pages, and is published in both hardcover and paperback editions in the Nepali language. The book presents the author's reflections after the loss of his father. It includes personal memories with observations on family relationships of contemporary Nepali society.[10][11]

It explores the emotional bond between parents and children, highlighting caregiving to parents not as a burden but as a responsibility that is rooted in emotional connection and personal growth. The author, himself a doctor, draws from his professional experience and offers practical insights, sharing moments of ethical dilemmas, grief, and compassion, and advocates a holistic approach to healing that extends beyond clinical practice and treatment.[12][13][14][15]

The book also addresses societal changes. It includes spiritual and cultural references from Hindu scriptures like the Bhagavad Gita and Ramayana.[16]

Publication and launch

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Jiwanta Sambandha was published by the Dr. Om Foundation. It was launched on 22 September 2023, Kathmandu and the event was attended by individuals from literary, medical, and cultural sectors.[17][18][19] The book was launched by Rajkumari Devi Singh, the author's mother. Dr. Anil chose his mother to inaugurate the book to honor the central theme of Jiwanta Sambandha, meaning a parent-child bond.[20]

Book launch ceremony of Jiwanta Sambandha in Kathmandu.

Actors Madan Krishna Shrestha and Hari Bansha Acharya (Maha Jodi) attended as chief guests.[10][19][21]Professor Jagadish Prasad Agrawal, former Dean of the Institute of Medicine, commented on the spiritual insight of the book. Dr. Bhagawan Koirala, president of the Nepal Medical Council, also conveyed a message of support.[22][23]

Reception and popularity

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Several people have reviewed this book in national media from different perspectives.[24] Bishwambher Pyakurel, an economist, noted in The Rising Nepal that the book explores the relationship between parents and children, particularly the responsibilities of adult children.[25]

Dr. Ravindra Sameer[26] described the book as an exploration of life and culture, and the duties of children toward their parents. Similarly, Sumit Sharma Sameer, an author, discussed the weakening of family bonds in today's Nepalese society and advocated strengthening of relationships between generations.[1]

In Gorkhapatra, Kiran Kumar Shrestha,[27] CEO of Rashtriya Banijya Bank, wrote that the book encourages younger readers to reflect on their duties toward their parents amid changing family dynamics. Naveen Kumar Ghimire, former Chief of CIAA, viewed the book as a mix of science and spirituality and commented on how the author drew from personal experience and philosophical texts to present his views on duty and care.[28]

Other reviewers also linked the book's content to social themes. For example, Sabhyata Jha in Khabarhub,[29] a data scientist, suggested that the book presents an alternative to brain drain by showing how one can pursue a meaningful career without leaving the country. Mina Gyawali, a former member of National Assembly, focused on the book's discussion of parenting and questioned traditional customs such as death rituals.[16]

Subodh Acharya, a medical student, found the book relevant for young doctors, pointing out its emphasis on empathy and service over outward success.[30] Krishna Adhikari of Rastriya Samachar Samiti wrote that the book reflects on duty and emotional connection.[31]

Criticism

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Some reviewers expressed concerns about the book's structure and the consistency of the content. Nirmal Aryal in Kantipur Daily noted that certain chapters like, 'Selfless Advice', were too short and ended abruptly. He also pointed out the absence of a photograph of the author's father and the limited discussion of the mother, which he felt were significant omissions in a book centered on family.[2]

At the book's launch, Hari Bansha Acharya also remarked that not naming or including photos of family members might make the narrative feel less personal for some readers. Mina Gyawali in Online Khabar observed that some ideas were repeated across chapters, which affected the narrative flow.[16]

Philanthropy and social impact

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The revenue from the sales of Jiwanta Sambandha fund initiatives of the Dr. Om Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by Dr. Om Murti Anil, to support activities related to health, education, and social transformation. In 2025, the foundation used books sales to provide nationwide scholarships to underprivileged government school students worth 2 million.[32][33] Similarly, funds from the book have been used to conduct health camps, the "Smokers are not selfish" anti-tobacco campaigns, and the distribution of essential items to underserved communities.[34][35]

Legacy and influence

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Jiwanta Sambandha prompted conversations among readers about the importance of family relationships and individual responsibilities. Some readers reportedly shared the book as a festival gift.[36] Actor Hari Bansha Acharya emphasised the need of inclusion of the book in the school curriculum stating its relevance for younger readers.[21] A few people[who?] also have encouraged children and adolescents to read this book to learn personal values and family roles.[37]

References

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  2. 1 2 3 "आत्मीयहरूको मिलन–बिछोड". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  3. 1 2 काठमाडौँ, रासस. "पुस्तक समीक्षा : 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' को गहिराइमा". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2023-10-18.
  4. ↑ "Scholarships Across the Country from Proceeds of Book Sales". Edusanjal. Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  5. ↑ "ओममूर्तिको 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध'". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  6. ↑ "For a healthier heart". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  7. ↑ "My Mission is to Save Hearts, Not Just Treat Them: Dr Om Murti Anil". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
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  21. 1 2 "डा.ओम मूर्तिको 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' लाई कोर्षमा राख्नु पर्ने हरिवंशको सुझाव". Health Today Nepal. 2023-09-23. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
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  23. ↑ लोकार्पण, स्वास्थ्यखबर :: डा ओममूर्ति अनिलद्वारा लिखित पुस्तक 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध'. "डा ओममूर्ति अनिलद्वारा लिखित पुस्तक 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' लोकार्पण". डा ओममूर्ति अनिलद्वारा लिखित पुस्तक 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' लोकार्पण. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  24. ↑ "Literary Sensation 'Jiwanta Sambandha' Takes Over Social Media". Retrieved 2025-07-23.
  25. ↑ ""Jiwanta Sambandha: Bridging Generations, Fostering Love"". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  26. ↑ "Curriculum Evolution : 'Jiwanta Sambandha' in High Demand". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  27. ↑ "नयाँ पुस्ताले बुझ्नैपर्ने सम्बन्ध". GorakhaPatra. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
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  29. ↑ "Defying Brain Drain: 'Jiwanta Sambandha' Inspiration". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  30. ↑ ""Jiwanta Sambandha: A Medical Student's Resonance"". myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com. 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  31. ↑ काठमाडौँ, रासस. "पुस्तक समीक्षा : 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' को गहिराइमा". nagariknews.nagariknetwork.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  32. ↑ Bajgain, Aalok (2024-04-07). "'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' पुस्तक बिक्रीबाट प्राप्त रकमबाट देशैभर छात्रवृत्ति". साझा कथा (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  33. ↑ "डा. ओम फाउन्डेसनले विद्यार्थीलाई छात्रवृत्ति दिने". ekantipur.com (in Nepali). Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  34. ↑ ""Jiwanta Sambandha": Where literature and philanthropy converge". Nepal Live Today. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  35. ↑ "Dr. Om Foundation orchestrates campaign to address challenges of smoking cessation". Khabarhub. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  36. ↑ "भाइटीकालाई साँचेकी छु 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध'". News of Nepal. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
  37. ↑ "युवालाई अभिभावक पुज्न प्रेरित गर्ने पुस्तक 'जीवन्त सम्बन्ध' - टक्सार न्युज". Taksar News. Retrieved 2025-07-22.
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