Bairagi Kainla speaks with dignity. His voice has resonance and depth that is characteristically him. He maintains equilibrium in his speech, thoughtful sometimes, silent at others. Slowly he creates an aura of stillness in which his words are heard distinctly. They carry weight, meaning and give our conversation significance. Because Bairagi Kainla is a thinker, his poetry a mode to express his thoughts. Within them, one finds philosophy and scholarship.
Bairagi (unlike his name) is not a sad, pensive poet, but one who charms lightly and speaks optimistically. What is striking about him is his firm acceptance of life. This is clearly reflected in how he carries himself: steadily and resolutely. His struggles are drawn in and on the surface his poetry is seen. It is this trait which gives Bairagi’s creations effect and a noble quality.
Part of his literary struggle is the Tesro Ayam movement. During the early 1960s, Bairagi, with Ishwor Ballav and Indra Bahadur Rai, searched unexplored realms. They became a compelling force as they added a new dimension – the third dimension – to Nepalese literature. Bairagi believes that after the trodden path, creativity needs to explore the unknown.