Murari Lal Sharma (''nom de plume'', "Neeras") (b. 19 September 1936) is an Indian author and poet.

Biography

Sharma was born in the village of Koka, in the district of Rohtak, in the state of Haryana in India. He is an alumnus of

Ahir College Rewari Ahir College Rewari is a college in Rewari, Haryana, India. It was established before India's independence. At that time Rewari was the only education hub. The Department of Science of Ahir College Rewari is also notable, in particular for S ...

. Following his college education, his interest in Ayurvedic medicine led him to obtain a degree in the subject as an Ayurveda Ratan. Initially an educator, Sharma was employed with the Delhi government as a "Special Grade Teacher" until his retirement in 1995.

Writings and Poetry

Sharma has produced both original works and translations of religious texts. His translations include ''Neeras ki Shri Durga Upasana'', translating the Hindu religious text ''Shri Durga Saptashati'' into Hindi verses, and ''Neeras ki Shri Gita'', which similarly translates the Hindu religious text ''Shreemad Bhagwad Geeta''. His poetry includes works such as ''O Deepak Tum Jalte Rahna!'' and ''Desh Ko Naveen Tyaag Chaahiye!'' Sharma is also a children's author, producing both original poetry and translations of famous English-language stories and poems for a younger audience, such as a translation of '' The Arab and His Camel''.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Neeras Indian male poets Hindu poets Poets from Haryana