බක් පුර පසලොස්වක පොහොය දිනයේ ඇති විශේෂත්වය.
The Bak full moon Poyaday falls today [6th April 2012]. The Poyaday commemorates the second visit of the Buddha to Sri Lanka.
The Lord Buddha visited Sri Lanka in order to end the conflict between two Naga Kings Culodara and Mahodara, over a jewel-studded throne.
Actually, Buddhism is the first missionary religion in the history of humanity, with a universal message of Peace for all mankind. It was on Bak Full Moon Poya Day, the Buddha, visited Sri Lanka, preached his doctrine to Chulodara and Mahodara at Nagadeepa.
There is a relevant verse from the Dhammapada (verse No. 201) which comes to mind on this serene Bak Full Moon PoyaDay.
Jayam Veram Pasavathi
Dukkham Seti parajito
Upasanto Sukhamset
Hitva Jayaparajayam
[Victory breeds hatred, for the conquered is unhappy. He who has given up both victory and defeat, he, the contented, is happy.]
The message we must acquire on this Bak Full Moon Poya Day is that victory brings Hatred and the vanquished lives in Misery. One whose mind is calm, quiet and undisturbed lives happily.
May the Triple Gem Bless you....!!!
By Kasun Gayasri
