Nepathya ( नेपथ्य ) is a popular Nepalese music band that was formed in Pok… Read Full Bio ↴Nepathya ( नेपथ्य ) is a popular Nepalese music band that was formed in Pokhara, Nepal in the early 1990s. Nepathya is best known for its blending of folk melodies into new, youth-friendly pop and rock tune. Since 1994, Nepathya has gained consistent popularity and recognition. Nepathya’s songs also portray contemporary Nepal. The moving force behind this band is Amrit Gurung. Son of a former British Gurkha, he wears Gandhian frames ( supposed to have inherited it from an aunt of his who was a staunch follower of M.K. Gandhi) and sings songs about peace and harmony. His songs encompass all of Nepal and is not limited to Kathmandu Valley. His songs have an equally powerful impact on Gorkhas of India. Nepathya has seen many changes in its band's line up. But the founder and the brain behind Nepathya is unfazed. Says he Nepathya is like a passenger train that everybody can get in and get out.

Nepathya has released nine albums

Nepathya in 1991.Himal Chuchure in 1993.Min Pachas Ma in 1995.Shringar in 1997.Resham in 2001.Bheda ko oon Jasto in 2003.Ghatana – Incidents of Nepal in 2005.Mero Desh in 2009.Aina Jhyal in 2010

Ukali Orali
Nepathya Lyrics

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उकाली ओराली
चड्दै र झर्दै
पुग्यौ हामी
त्यो कालो पथ्थरमा
वारि र पारी
हिमालै हिमाल
झर्यौ हामी
रमाइलो नाम्चेमा

ऐ
खुम्जुङ क्षेत्र
के राम्रो
झलमल हिमाल
स्वर्ग भन्दा
प्यारो हाम्लाइ
हाम्रै देश नेपाल

हिमचुली रानी
हजुरकै काखमा
खेल्यौ हामी
गुरास पाखामा
सगरमाथा शिरैमा राखी
रम्यौ हामी
हिमाली भाकामा
ऐ
यहि बज्छ
डम्फु र मादल
नाच्छन डाफे मुनाल
स्वर्ग भन्दा

प्यारो हाम्लाइ
हाम्रै देश नेपाल

Overall Meaning

The Nepali song “Ukali Orali” by Nepathya tells a story of triumph after hardship and speaks proudly of the beauty of the Himalayas and the love for the Nepalese land. The song opens with the lyrics, “Ukali Orali, Chaddai ra Jhardai, Pugyo Hami” which means “we ascended and descended, and we have arrived at our destination”. This line refers to the arduous journey of climbing mountains and crossing rough terrains that the Nepalese people face in their daily lives. The next line “Tyo Kalo Paththarma, Vari ra Paari” describes the dangers of the rocky and slippery paths that people must navigate in their journey, but they still persist and continue forward.

As the song continues, the band sings about the beauty of the Himalayas and the pride they feel for their country. “Sworga Bhanda Pyaro Hamilai, Hamrai Desh Nepal” translates to “More beautiful than heaven is my beloved country, Nepal”. The song also references notable landmarks in Nepal such as Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) and Himchuli Mountain, linking the Nepalese people's triumph over hardship to the beauty of their country. The final lines of the song, “Yahi Bajchha Dhamfu ra Madal, Nachchhan Dafe Munahal” evoke a sense of celebration and dance. The song is a tribute to the Nepalese way of life, their perseverance during difficult times, and their enduring love for their country.

Line by Line Meaning

उकाली ओराली
Ascending and descending through twists and turns of the mountainous paths.

चड्दै र झर्दै
Climbing up and descending down steep hills.

पुग्यौ हामी
We reached our destination.

त्यो कालो पथ्थरमा
On those black rocks.

वारि र पारी
Going back and forth.

हिमालै हिमाल
Climbing the mountains one by one.

झर्यौ हामी
We stumbled.

रमाइलो नाम्चेमा
Amidst the excitement and passion.

ऐ
Hey!

खुम्जुङ क्षेत्र
Khumjung region.

के राम्रो
Such a beautiful place.