Guru Prasad Mainali

Guru Prasad Mainali (; 7 September 1900 – 8 June 1971) was a Nepalese short story writer and civil servant. Mainali is considered one of the best short story writers of Nepali literature. He is best known for his short story anthology Naso.

Early life Mainali was born in a middle class Brahmin family in Kanpur, in (1957 BS. bhadra 23) Kavrepalanchok district. The son of Kashi Nath Mainali and Kashi Rupa Devi Mainali, he joined a government job for his living.

Career Mainali's works contributed to the development of Nepali short stories. and the later was translated as A Blaze in the Straw by Michael Hutt in 1991.

Works Naso (The Ward) Paralko Aago (A Blaze in the Straw), filmed as Paral Ko Aago in 1978. Abhagi (The Unfortunate) Shaheed (The Martyr) Chhimeki (Neighbors) Kartabya (Duty) Bida (The Farewell) Prayaschit (Regret) Pratyagaman (Return) Paapko Parinam (Result of Sin) Chita ko Jwala (Pyre Blaze)

Personal life and death He was married to Yashoda Devi Mainali. He had ten children: four sons and six daughters. He died on 8 June 1971 (25 Jestha 2028 BS) in Kathmandu.