Time To Realize The Symbolic Messages Of Navarathri

By Ayathuray Rajasingam -October 1, 2013

Ayathuray Rajasingam

All religions send messages that are beneficial to the people and begin that God created the earth. However, ancient Hindu sages are accustomed to see the differences between male and female in the spiritual world and their aspects in the creation of the Universe. Lord Shiva, being the masculine aspect, symbolizes pure consciousness which can be realized through Goddess Shakthi, who represents divine energy. The masculine aspect is known as Sada Shiva because the light comes from the Sun to warm the earth. The feminine aspect is known as Adi Sakthi (earth) because the primordial energy created the Universe. The recognition of divine energy as a feminine force, known as Shakthi, is found only in Hinduism. Briefly, Hinduism envisages the idea of Energy known as Shakthi which belongs to the domain of feminine aspect of creation.

It is the feminine aspect of the divine Supreme that undertakes to rehabilitate the wrongdoer. Goddess Sakthi’s grace is boundless and her mercy is illimitable, similar to that of a mother towards her children. Some people commit injustice on account of egoism, but Goddess Sakthi is there to guide him or rehabilitate him and realize the truth.  It is something like a mother correcting her child on behalf of the father while managing the family.  This is where Goddess Sakthi plays a vital role. Hence the worship of Goddess has become an integral part in Hinduism.                                                                          Read More  

The Symbol Of Knowledge And Discipline

By Ranga Kalansooriya -October 1, 2013

Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya

Chief Incumbent of Kataragama Kiriwehera Raja Maha Vihara, Sangha Nayaka of Ruhunu Maagam Pattuwa, Chancellor of Uva-Wellassa University, Upadyaya, Dr. Aluthwewa Soratha Nayaka Thera

Kiriwehera Nayaka Hamuduruwo or Soratha Nayaka Hamuduruwo as we called him is no more. The depth of knowledge, the wisdom, the discipline, the dedication, the sense of humour, the charismatic smile that emanated from the front room of the Sangharamaya of the Kiriwehera temple we would not see it again. The brave voice that fought for the rights of the South, well-being of the poor and deprived, to protect the Sinhala Buddhist traditions, we would not hear it again. The high voice he would raise for a misdoing of his staff or a student monk, we would not hear it again. The writings that highlighted the glory of the south, that defeated the mistrusts of Kataragama blind devotees, that proved the true history of Kataragama, we would not read it again. The hours-long socio political discussions, intellectual and academic discourses, we would not conduct it again.

Silent Kiriwehera heard it all by keeping him by its side, encouraged him in all his battles, blessed him when he needed it most for the past 18 months, but according to the true teachings of Buddha everything must come to an end and silent Kiriwehera saw his end, too.

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