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www.pahana.com.au Sri Lanka Cricket and mgqk CONTENTS T-20 world cup debacle wNus dkKhS o<od mrq dKh wdpd¾.dñKlS dßhjiï 06-07 In Austraila iNdm;sksh Chairperson ñysß Èidkdhl Mihirie Dissanayake Marvel of Universal Truth Rupa Banduwardena 10 tla pdï .eyeKhs la 8 iEï ùrr;ka 12 ixialrKh Editors Tr;ak iqukd tÈßisxy Rathna Sumana Edirisinghe he recent inclusion of an actress in the \"VIP entourage\" ;=Idr rkau,a Èidkdhl Thushara Ranmal iujeÿu iis rs Èidkdhl 13 accompanying the Sri Lanka Dissanayake msgq ieliqu$ Page Layout and cricket team to Australia has H.R. JOTHIPALA wkrq ißs rKixs y 14 .%e*sla ks¾udK Graphic Design raised eyebrows and sparked a debate about the appropriate Ruvinie Dunuwille Sunil Thenabadu 16 ks,a fikr;a Neil Senarath representation and focus of fj,sxgka fud,a,sf.dv Wellington Molligoda national sports teams. While the Good advice by Dr. Harold Dr. Harold Gunatillake 17 wud fi,ajkdh.ï Ama Selvanayagam integration of cultural ambassadors and celebrities can promote unique ñß`.f= jka tyd- 26 úk;S d úfÊr;ka 18 mß.Kl wl=re ieliqu Type Setting blend of entertainment and sports, fj,sxgka fud,a,sf.dv Wellington Molligoda it is crucial to strike balance that wud fi,ajkdh.ï Ama Selvanayagam upholds the integrity and purpose Sinhala Semi Classical Songs Rupashika Ranatunga 20 of the team újdyh yd fmdfrdkoa u 18 fmua% odi l`:;k;a ßs 21 udOH iïnkaëldrl Media Co ordinator ñysß Èidkdhl Mihirie Dissanayake .Cricket, being a national passion Marriage Proposal 22-23 in Sri Lanka, should ideally be For all your Advertising needs represented by individuals deeply Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir Dr. Harold Gunatillake 24 [email protected] rooted in the sport. The decision Mihirie Dissanayake to include an actress, albeit a well- කවි පටි 25 known one, in the entourage can 0414 546 833 inadvertently divert attention from udkj ±kfq ï u. 02 ye`o,f.a fodka iuq kr;ka 26 the team's main focus and could www.pahana.com.au overshadow the hard work put in kis re jQ Ôú;h fifkfy,;d r;ka dhl 29 by the players and coaching staff, diluting the essence of the sport. ,dxlls iks udfõ .eyekhs ija ¾Kd ixÔúld iur;x= . 30 Pahana Light & Life P.O.Box 256, While it is important for sports Doveton Victoria 3177 authorities to exercise discretion when selecting members for such sPveororlvuvinicdteainrgy a Tel : + 61 41 454 6833 entourages the primary focus should remain on the upholding the good image of the team and email : [email protected] the reputation of their country on Advertising an international platform. While Mihirie Dissanayake inclusion of a popular actress tcoomthme unity 0414546833 might have been intended to add in Victoria an element of glamour, it is crucial [email protected] CIRCULATION 15,000 AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND to remember that cricket loving public is watching and evaluating the value added by every such zmykZ mqj;a mf;a m<lsÍu i|yd move to a competitive sport. JUSTICE OF THE PEACE ,efnk ±kaùï we;=`M ish¨u ,sms MMoihbiirliee: D04is1s4an54a6ya8k3e3 hkdÈh m<lsÍfï fyda m%;slafIam lsÍfï iïmQ¾K whs;sh m%ldYlhka In our opinion, Sri Lanka Cricket i;=h' tjeks ,shlshú,s tjk iEu should prioritize assembling flfklau ;ukaf.a ,smskh iy a diverse yet cricket-focused ÿrl:k wxlho wmg túh hq;=h' entourage that enhances the team's @Bunjil centre library image without compromising myk iÕrdfõ m< jk ,smsj, wka;¾.;h its core values. By maintaining ta ta f,aLlhkaf.a woyia jk w;r\" tajdhska a strong connection between ixialdrljrekaf.a woyia ms<sìUq fkdjk nj i,lkak' the sport and its representation, myk iÕrd fjka Wmqgd.;a nj i|yka lrñka tajd Sri Lanka can ensure that its Wmqgd ±laùug wjir we;' cricketing legacy continues to We are a free distribution News Magazine. shine brightly on the global stage. www.pahana.com.au We do not take responsibility for text provided for articles or advertisements + paid or unpaid. Names, logos, words, pictures provided to the paper for publishing at your own risk. The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL AUGUST 5

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Having found the solution to his taking the message to them, explain Having embraced Buddhism, When Anagarika Dharmapala burning problem the riddle of life, to them, what I have explained for Emperor Asoka went on a pilgrim invited Shri Jawaharalal Nehru the Buddha went back to his former the well-being of the majority”. The age to all sites connected with to ceremonially open the Nava colleagues. Seeing Him coming Buddha welcomed all into his fold the Buddha's ministry of 45 years Mulagandhi Vihara he had also towards them, the five ascetics and he was there to guide them on and set up rock edicts and pillar accompanied the Nehru family to Kondangna, Vappa, Baddiya, Assaji discipline and monitor them. In its inscriptions for the sake of the Saranath Museum, in close vicinity. and Mahanama were determined widest sense the noble triple gem is posterity. He set up a pillar with This is where Sri Nehru decided not to take notice of Him. But as now complete. four magnificent lions upholding Dharmachakra to be the symbol for the Buddha headed towards them, a Dharma Chakra which was set the Indian National flag, during the their pride vanished and they stood Saranath, situated five miles to in motion at Saranath, exactly freedom movement in India.Thus upright and listened to Him. the north of Benares, marks the where the Buddha preached his Dharmachakra adorns the centre birthplace of the Dhamma, the first sermon, with an inscription in of the tri colour national flag, of The Greatest Truth teaching of the Buddha and the Brahmi script. After the Muslim India where Buddhism was born. Sangha the first sacred event of great invasion, Saranath was reduced into Really the voice of the Buddha was The greatest truth in human historical and cultural importance a mound of debris, where the history first heard here. On a full moon history - the four noble truths in the annals of Buddhism. The remained buried. General Alexander day in the Deer Park at Isipatana and the noble eightfold Path he Buddha, before the Parinibbana had Cunningham, the reputed British at Benares the marvel of universal had realised through his own told Ven. Ananda that there were Archaeologist, during excavations truth, the Dhamma Chakkapavattana exertion was explained to them. four places that devotees should had found an inscription that Sutta where the essence of Buddha's Thus he delivered his first sermon: visit with feelings of Sanvega. The Damekha Stupa site was the spot teachings are embodied, was “Dhamma Chakkapavattana Sutta” identity of these locations marked where the Buddha had delivered his revealed to the entire universe. to the five ascetics in the Deer Park by temples, stupas and other sacred first discourse. at Isipatana, Benares and set in institutions did not last long when This universal truth he discovered motion the wheel of the Dhamma. the Moghals in their conquering Dharma Chakra was a meaningful message to those Numerous Devas and Brahmas spree had destroyed most of the who have grasped and understood had gathered to listen to His first historic temples built to honour the The delivery of the first sermon the realities of life. The goal of sermon. Ven. Kondagna became the Buddha. Emperor Asoka worked is represented by a wheel which Buddhism was reaching Nibbana- first disciple of the Buddha. hard to safeguard and preserve the is depicted in sculpture found in facing death for the last time with sacred venues for future generations. many Buddhist sites such as Andra no further birth bringing sansaric The others too became Arahats wondering to a close, towards which when the Buddha delivered to the entire doctrine of Dhamma all of them the second sermon and the spiritual development and Anantalakkhana Sutta. The priceless discipline is directed. Buddhism Dhamma was brought into focus. deals with facts of life. The life and The gift of Dhamma excels all culture of Buddhists are built on the others.“Sabbha Danam Dhamma foundation of his noble teachings. Danam Jinathi”, said the Buddha. Now the last of the noble triple gem Rupa Banduwardena - the Sangha too starts with the five ascetics entering the order. 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www.pahana.com.au H.R. JOTHIPALA 7. Magnificent human qualities and majestic personality which seemed most people to lack the signature melodious voice He had possessed them to a great extent which had never been just a In honour of the most humble gentleman par excellence and the vocalist in piece of luck the cinematic world and commercialized musical stream, H.R. Jothipala who was regarded as the unique playback singer that Sri Lanka has ever made It had accumulated over the time uninterruptedly due to his irresistible and was nicknamed, the ‘local Kishore Kumar’ and also labeled as the “local and generous acts Elvis Presley” for his mesmerizing, melodious and mind-soothing voice that no other individual can ever match except by himself. Such a mind tantalizing Why people in this country think so because they have all the proofs and heart-soothing voice that he possessed to the extent that no one had ever and relevant facts..! been tired of. On July 7, 1987, his sudden demise shocked the entire nation which we all are still struggling to come to terms with. Bridging the gap, 8. The personality and humanity he had possessed was thoroughly that was left in the cinematic world and the commercial musical arena and magnificent moreover in the whole of Sri Lanka by the sudden loss of this legendary singer, won’t be so easy even after 100 years of his death. Jothipala’s name The flamboyant characteristics and ethical values he borne is etched in golden letters in the annals of musical stardom in Sri Lanka for were apparently eloquent years in the yore and also in the years to come. Wherever he travelled the people of all walks of life were highly fascinated and well-attracted to him The smile he unleashed was diligent, could never be compared or to and they used to wait for hours in anticipation to have a glimpse of him in be equivalent turn to taste the tantalizing voice of his. Jothi’s marvelous performance in the musical shows earned him thunderous applause and higher acclamation The skills he mastered were resoundingly authentic and also from the massive amount of crowds irrespective of the races and so on. That extraordinarily brilliant..! is all about due to the superb outgoing personality which Jothi was naturally born-with and the unchallengeable greatness that he had always possessed. 9. ‘He was the best of the rest’ was then & there proven and invariably correct Unarguably, H.R.J. was a true legend, a golden and an indomitable melodious voice that had captured the hearts of people and also an everlasting and Aesthetic field of this tiny island once deemed to be on the innately-talented singer with an unsurpassed singing excellence and verge of resurrect incredible humanity and humility the characteristics of which are still shining at the zenith of its glory even after forty four years of his untimely demise Due to his endeavors which were unmatchable and also were and it may still go beyond proportion. so enthusiastically great His aptitudes brought us entertainment & amusement undoubtedly as ever as straight..! 10. He was our hero in the local musical arena and was acclaimed the best out of the rest Graced by the perdurable quality in vocal ability of this master did utmost best..! 11. Jothi’s undeniable characteristics, virtuousness and ethical norms were hardly matched by anyone He who was born to have boundlessly and profoundly shining under this everlasting sun..! 1. The legend of Sinhala musical arena with a golden voice 12. Unique and top-scale playback singer that none can ever match He had captured the hearts of people by his enormous skills Recurrently mind-smoothing vocalist thriving for people’s hearts Greatest ever playback singer that Sinhala cinema produced to snatch An indomitable melodious voice that took him onto its zenith..! Glorious personality capitalized by innate talents for cinema to catch 2. Why he was so popular in the country, not because of any chance Atypical example of adoring and alluring significances in him was His heart was so big and beautiful, that was the hallmark stance yet to hatch..! People of every folk of life was well attracted to him at a glance He was nick-named ‘hadawatha rathran Jothi’ by folk with 13. Legendary Jothipala was also an actor taking part in number of wholehearted trance..! popular films 3. It is captivatingly fabulous when the flower of jasmine blossoms Whether it may be romantic, heroic or anti-heroic in the cinematic The fragrance comes out of it, is strikingly beautiful and awesome realm That divine smells were running hither and thither seeking an ideal home Jothi did everything flamboyantly to sooth people’s hearts at its full boom..! His enormous talents and resourcefulness in music made him precious than a gem 4. Even the lotus flower is groomed in a marshy field so chilly When it blooms upright, it gives a shine as a charming lily He was never instrumental in making his colleagues which he felt People tend to be fascinated by that memorable voice without ‘as a big shame’..! becoming silly Jothipala, the all time great is never faded away from our minds fully..! 14. Virtuous, morally-equipped, linguistic and many more positive and pragmatic traits 5. Great human qualities and virtue that was not seconded even to the traits of great people Were always well-deposited in his wallet, not the money that could be counted in cents Marvelous characteristics couldn’t be undone even amidst turbulences in aesthetic upheaval Such calibre of praiseworthy qualities reasoning to be a human indeed, the greatest of the great What an excellent significant aptitude that was derived from his immortal soul Wherever he had travelled and been among people, they flocked there to greet him and meet..! Such aptitudes were marketed, never through the listener’s ears but their hearts and minds all..! 15. Jothipala had been at his peak when his untimely demise to have stunted the world 6. He was presumably a person of qualitative, significant and versatile He never caused one to feel bad or created an environment hostile Charming outlook is well-remembered alongside utmost He brought forth on the faces of all of us, a radiant and everlasting smile respectability in words To the magnitude he interacted with legends was so precious and worthwhile..! Upholding dignity, respect and monumental tones which never meant to be sold He was the one who thrilled the musical arena in style for decades ever to be remembered..! Anurasiri Ranasinghe - AUSTRALIA 14 AUGUST The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL

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www.pahana.com.au Reminiscing Multi-Faceted sites like Lanka News Web on her career in music Ruvinie Dunuwille and acting also after her Committed to singer, actor, television host triumph in the Miss Sri - in an unblemished sparkling voyage Lanka and Rotary Queen she was featured in the Rivinie Dunuwille was born to a The lyric writers in her latest cover pages of many art distinguished-up country high cassette released in year 2005 newspapers like “Birinda” class family with unprecedented by Tharanga Entertainments’ and ‘Sarasaviya’ and many lineage on Dec 17 1964. Her father’s were Lalith Wasantha, Bandula other tabloid editions of Sri Loku Amma her grandma Molly Nanayakkarawasam, Kelum Srimal, Lankan newspapers too. Dunuwille was married to Hon, Hemasiri Halpita, Dunald Ivan, DS Senanayake which is ample Chandradasa Fernando ,Rodney Ruwinie migrated to testimony to the unparallel lineage Widanapathirana. The music of her family. She had studied at composers were Mahinda Bandara, Melbourne Australia Matale BMS College. She has not Suresh Marlyyadde, Keerthi Pasquel, had any hereditary affiliations to Padmasiri Pasquel, Upali Kannagara in year 1995 where she any kind of art especially music. She and Mervyn Benz all reputed well has been born with innate talent for known musicians. continued in the same music. While in school she had won first place for singing when she was During the era of the early 1980 vein with her singing very young. Her passion for music decade she had also been adjudicated had begun when she was at the tender as the third runner up in the Miss Sri prowess had sung as the age of only seven years. She had Lanka beauty pageant perhaps as she been initially dreadfully inspired by was very pretty too. But in year 1985 guest artiste for many Indrani Perera’s everlasting hit song she was crowned the “Rotary Queen” ‘Dilhani Duwanee’. She had sung sponsored by the Rotary Club of Sri musical shows organised initially sung this particular song in Lanka. a musical contest adjudicated by a by Indrajit Mirihana and panel consisting of veteran musicians During this era she had on the Narada Dissasekera and Rohana insistence of Gratien Ananda had cassettes of her own and jointly with others. But lately she knew Beddage where she was adjudicated been introduced her to the SLBC, others too.It is pertinent to mention as the winner, the musical backing In year 1985 Ruwinie had passed that her songs had featured in the there were several budding up had been by the then very popular’ the required auditions to become an ‘Top of the Pops” music programs in SEAC’ entertainments band ,which accomplished “A’grade singer . When Sri Lanka. young artistes in Melbourne with turned out to be the revolving point she had met many contemporary in her unblemished singing career, singers intimately. This provided She had made her debut to the small enormous talent had given them her begun as a novice vocalist. Later her to become a sought after singer silver screen when she was invited she had impressively sung the song having sung for the Fortunes” led to portray a role in the tele drama chance to showcase talent. But for “Dunukehiya Mallak Wage’ Sujatha by Stanley Pieris whare she had initially of Nihal Bertram’s “Suba Attanayake in a contest in Kandy sung duets with many including Prarthana” in the early decade of her exaggerated passion only she had later continued to shine singing Keerthi Pasquel. Also she had sung 1980 ,thereafter after seen her portray on diverse stages in the hill country. at the Kandy Queen’ s Club for eight the role of a nurse in it by director of used to sing at parties, weddings When she was blossoming on stage years with veterans occasionally “Amba Yaluwo’, Sudath Devapriya the parents who hail from very high duetting with Gratien Ananda, Ranil who unhesitatingly had invited her backed up by her own band, Ruwinie lineage was not in favour of her Mallwawarchchi and others. She got to portray the role of the ‘teacher’ signing on stage had even suggested the opportunity to voice for many through which she had become well had prearranged charity musical to change her name as the parental known as it was a very prominent duo was not in favour of using the role in the film. where she sang the evenings with launching of her CD’s ‘Dunuwille” tag which was then popular song “Mal Pipi” which is which is still very highly respected still a hit..In a few other tele dramas in Melbourne where in addition to her not only in upcountry but all over in namely “Hiruta Muwawen” too she Sri Lanka. portrayed a prominent role. For her solos she had sung duets with Ranil singing prowess had been afforded the opportunity to voice for songs to Mallawwarachchi, Athula Lewke many tele dramas.. Bandara, Adrian Duniwille, Rohan During this time when she was blossoming as an actress , but she Karunaratne and Christy Karunaratne had accepted a respectable job as a receptionist at the hotel Taj domiciled in Melbourne. At these Samudra which had deprived her from pursuing her career in acting charity musical evenings invariably but had continued to be a sought after vocalist. But later again she was to entertain the audiences Ruwinie invited to portray a role in her debut film “Hima Giri” in year 1992. deployed dancing items by Visharada In year 1982 late prodigious Keshala Aparekka, Bharath Ashram personalities Thevis Guruge and PLA Somapala had assisted her in Melbourne. The music backing had to be a radio presenter along with Dharmasiri Wickremasinghe at the been by Camaron Colombage with SLRC and the ITN where she had presented effectively many programs Tharanga.As a popular personality individually and jointly extensively many musical programs and birthday in Melbourne she is occasionally wishes programs. During her tenure in Sri Lanka a number of articles on invited for interviews to talk of her her had been published in several English newspapers and popular past and to sing songs.The television channel ‘Good Morning Sri Lanka C31 in Melbourne had invited her for their program presented by Hasini Alwis where she spoke about her past and was asked to sing songs of Victor Ratnayake, Irene de Alwis and Sujatha Attanayake. Ruwinie also does voice training for novices also willingly impart her singing skills to learners. In year 1980 Ruwinie had released From the foregoing it is ample proof her first four songs in a LP record that Ruvinie Dunuwille had been named “Sinaha Selu” one song a well-known figure in art circles, that was included was a duet with an actress, acclaimed songster, a Gratien Ananda who was Ruvinie’s television host from her younger idol singer. In year 1982 she released days who still sings for her passion another cassette “ Ranin Maala”, then conduct voice training classes for in year 1983 Ruwinie released a non novices and lives a subdued life stop cassette. The cassette titled in Melbourne is the mother of two “Gang Thera” was released in year lovely educated sons in their late 1992, “Santhosa Wanna’ in 1994,then twenties. All her fans will no doubt a Compact Disc in year 2005 “ Yati wish her very good health and long Sithen Mama Adare Soya”. For her life. songs she had duetted with Mervin Perera, Nimal Jayamanna, Keethi Sunil Thenabadu Pasquel etc,. 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www.pahana.com.au dCaniyaoubtuern atreounsd?GoodadvicebyDr.Harold How many miles are 10,000 steps? people with prediabetes and type On average, 10,000 steps are going 2 diabetes, but people with type 1 to come out to be roughly 5 miles. diabetes can become insulin resistant, So assuming you weigh 180 pounds, too. then yes, by simple mathematics, 100 calories x 5 miles equals 500 By daily walking, you could return calories. Over a week, that becomes from a phase of resistance to 3,500 calories. About walking-Just sensitive insulin action. Some talk 30 minutes every day can increase about methods of curing diabetes. cardiovascular fitness, strengthen Truly, you cannot cure diabetes. Just walking daily for one to two hours bones, reduce excess body fat and There’s no cure yet, but our scientists boost muscle power and endurance. are working on a ground-breaking intermittently and having strict dietary discipline It can also reduce your risk of weight management study, to help is the secret to reversing diabetes type 2. developing conditions such as heart people put their type 2 diabetes into disease, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis, remission. Remission is when blood Diabetes is a dreaded disease that kills Though both un-milled unprocessed and some cancers. glucose (or blood sugar) levels are in millions of people, mainly due to not brown rice and White milled rice a normal range again. This doesn’t following the right lifestyle changes that has had its husk, bran, and germ Let’s talk about resistant insulin mean diabetes has gone for good. and taking regular medication. It is a removed have the same amount of and sensitive insulin. What is disease that can be controlled by you calories, unprocessed rice digests insulin resistance? Insulin resistance So, if you suffer from diabetes, and reversed with persistent hard slower and glucose blood spikes are is when cells in your muscles, fat, and you may need to take antidiabetic work. Prediabetes is much easier less with unprocessed rice. Also, it is liver don’t respond well to insulin medication to control your high blood to reverse than full-blown diabetes important to eat long-grain rice like and can’t easily take up glucose sugar levels. With further effort, you where the insulin secreted by the Basmati which has a GI of 50-58, from your blood. As a result, your can reverse the process, and the pancreas is more resistant and needs while the round grain samba rice has pancreas makes more insulin to help methods are briefly discussed. to be converted to sensitive insulin. a GI of 80. glucose enter your cells. Just walking daily for one to two What are the symptoms of insulin resistance? hours intermittently and having strict All plants and nuts and pulses have a - Increased thirst. dietary discipline is the secret to low GI of about 30. So, a plant-based - Frequent urination (peeing). reversing diabetes type 2. low GI diet would be the best way - Increased hunger. to lose weight. Physical activities - Blurred vision. How many people have diabetes? such as walking intermittently during - Headaches. 37.3 million people, or 11.3% of the day for 2-3 hours help to reduce - Vaginal and skin infections. the U.S. population, have diabetes. weight and your insulin would be - Slow-healing cuts and sores. An estimated 28.7 million people more sensitive to carbs, bringing – or 28.5% of the population – down the blood sugar levels. had been diagnosed with diabetes. Insulin resistance happens when Dr. Harold Gunatillake Approximately 8.5 million people SRI LANKA have diabetes but have not yet Plant-based foods are non-starchy your body requires a high amount been diagnosed. About 422 million vegetables (asparagus, Brussels of insulin to manage blood glucose people worldwide have diabetes, the sprouts, and carrots, among many (also known as blood sugar). Insulin majority living in low-and middle- others). Restrict your starchy foods resistance is a problem found in income countries and 1.5 million (like potatoes, corn, or peas). Eat more proteins like - chicken, fish, deaths are directly attributed to eggs, or beans best. Be extra careful TRIBUTE TO MY LOVING MOTHER diabetes each year. Both the number with carbs like baked goods, deep- of cases and the prevalence of fried foods, or pasta -- they can raise On the second of August 2021 my loving mother Mrs. T. G. Piyadasa diabetes has been steadily increasing your blood sugar. Remember, those left this world leaving us alone. I do not have words to express how over the past few decades. tasty spicy Chinese food you enjoyed much I miss you my darling Amma. Your sweet smile is always a so much are deep-fried foods. You fondest memory though we cannot see you today. In prediabetes and diabetes, you need to restrict such food. need to lose weight. The first step I wish I could write a book with a special chapter on each of the reason for losing weight is to go on a plant- Walking can be done indoors or why my life was warmer, brighter and better because of you Amma. based low-carb diet, limiting the outdoors. In one hour one could There will never be pages enough or words enough so let me try to fit quantity of food you eat. If you eat average 8,000 steps. 10,000 steps all these into a few lines. rice and curry daily, you need to per day burn about 2000 to 3500 restrict the quantity of rice to half a calories per week, giving you your Amma, you were kind, sweet, thoughtful, strong, supportive, caring cup of boiled rice containing about 1-pound loss. 8,000 steps would and loving. My heart is filled with gratitude and pride. Amma, thank 100 calories. The recommended be somewhere between 1800 and you for being a part of my happiest moments and bringing sun to my calorie intake for adult women 3000 calories. Any estimation of cloudiest days. Today, I am very sad as I do not have you by my side but ranges from 1,600 calories per day how many calories you burn from I will hold your special love for ever in my heart and wish that you will to 2,400 calories per day, according an exercise like walking or running be my loving Amma in Sansara””. to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines depends on how heavy you are. On for Americans.2 For men, the amount average, heavier people use more May you attain the Supreme bliss of Nirvana. is slightly higher, ranging from 2,200 energy to move than lighter people. Ever loving daughter, to 3,200 calories per day. If you wish Most rough estimates revolve around to lose weight you need to further Chalana Sarojini Wijesekara restrict your calories by eating small 100 calories burned per mile for a 180-pound person. Mitcham, Victoria quantities of carbs. The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL AUGUST 17

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www.pahana.com.au We have listened to numerous The Therapeutic Value of light songs broadcasted on radio. Some of them have been Sinhala Semi composed based on Hindustani Classical Songs music. We have quite often witnessed such music containing be the root cause of many physical embellishments such as cadential ailments. To minimize this pressure, trills which are visible in Khayal at the end of the day, one could be songs. Such songs are known as engaged in may activities such as semi classical songs. Furthermore, listening to music, yoga, meditating many a song composed based or exercising. on the raagas have been quite popular in Sri Lanka. In some of Studies have proved that raaga them, the raaga elements are very therapy is capable of developing much visible and they are present various chemical processes that all through the song. In certain occur in the human brain and songs, only its bases include raaga creating a positive effect on elements. Apart from that, there are the mind as well as the body. certain other songs composed using Accordingly, music is favourable a reflection of raagas. for all activities that take place in the brain. When raaga music Accordingly, semi classical songs cannot be utilized directly, songs could be categorized as follows: mixed with raagas could be used as music therapy. The song ‘Sendha 1. Songs firmly based on raaga Ahase’ excites one’s mind with the forms likeness of a silent environment and also peaceful, relaxing and 2. Songs slightly mixed with raaga erotic feelings. Therefore, it is most forms suitable to daily listen to and/or sing such songs in order to minimize 3. Songs with a touch of raaga mental pressure. (Sinhala Geethaye Ragadhari song in discussion and the relevant According to raag therapy, among Written by: Pasubima – B. Victor Perera, 1999) musical notes have further beautified the raagas used in reducing the song. emotional pressure, the Yaman Shaasthrapathi, Sangeeth Nipun Let us now discuss the song ‘Sendha Kalyan Raaga holds a special place. Ahase Irata Muvaven’ sung by “Etha atheethen piyawara nagamin Rupashika Ranatunga Professor Dayarathna Ratathunga ….. kana wela allan kawudho While being occupied in various which is strongly based on Raag enawa ……….. daily chores, the human mind faces forms. This song, written by the numerous issues and this leads to well-known lyricist Doctor Sunil Balaporoththuwa layata thurulu developing emotional pressure. Sarath Perera and composed by wee ……. ea ena pera maga What people mostly tend to forget Professor Dayarathna Ranathunga, bala sitinawa ……..” is that such mental pressure could is greatly relied on the Yaman Kalyan Raaga, and it speaks of the evening time of the day. “Sendha Ahase Irata Muvaven kaalaya kavulu dhorin miya yanawa ……… Sendha Ahase ……..” (“The time dies away through the window by hiding from the sun in the evening sky …….. In the evening sky ………..”) The best time to sing the Yaman (“Someone from the past is coming Kalyan Raaga is the evening. In holding a walking stick ……… fact, every Hindustani Raaga has a specific time to be sung, since the Holding on to expectations, he waits particular raaga can then excite the for her staring at the road …….”) relevant emotions of the singer. It has been proven that the sound When the lyrics of a certain song waves released through musical aim at making the listener feel the notes are strongly effective on the current of emotions of a lonely heart surrounding atmosphere as well as or a memory from the past, and the physical body of people. when it is done so by combining The most suitable time considered that particular song with the for the Yaman Kalyan Raaga to be amalgamation of the intensive and sung is from 4 – 7pm. The Yaman pure madhyams of the musical Kalyan Raaga which should be notations of the Yaman Kalyan chanted during the time of the sunset Raaga, it becomes further close to has well suited the lyrics of the the heart of the listener. 20 AUGUST The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL

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Èúhla .; lsÍug yeu wjia:djl§u ÿla fodïkia ke;' nqO\" fla;= jeks .%yhska b;d ishqï wdldrfhka ika;¾mKh u. ie,fia' fufia isl=re n,fhka msßkuk wY=Nodhs .%yhl= jYfhka ÿ¾j, fikiqre iu. iïnkaO jQ lr .kS' hqla; jQjdkï újdyh frdai u,a jeä fofkl= i,lkq ,efí' tfy;a úg ,sx.sl Ôú;h wjq,a lr .kS' hykdjla jkq we;' kuq;a mdmhkaf.a fikiqref.ka n,dfmdfrd;a;= fkdjq ke;fyd;a n,dfmdfrd;a;= jQ ;rï wÕyre iu. isl=re ixfhda. ù ixfhda.h fyda oDIaáh ,eîfuka iem iïm;a ,efnk wjia:do we;' iqjhla\" i;=gla ,sx.sl;ajfhka ldu ;%sfldaKhl isàfuka Tyq fyda isl=re ÿ¾j, jqjfyd;a tu iem fkd,efí' weh ,dnd, jhfia§ ish ,sx.sl iïm;a .s<syS f.dia újdyh wjq,a y;r flakaøia:dkj, iajfË;% fyda ridiajdoh uqÿka muqKqjd .ekSug cd,djla njg m;afõ' WÉp n,hg m;a fikiqre mxpuyd újdy jk jhi m%udo jk iu;a fõ' th fyd|ska fyda krlska mqreI fhda. moaO;shg wh;a jQ ziiZ wjia:dfõ§ fikiqref.a uy oYdj lr .kakjdg lsisu ielhla ke;' isl=re fnfyúkau ldudêl .%yhl= fhda.h Wod lrkq ,nhs' fufia wdrïN ù isl=re n,j;a jqjfyd;a rdyq iu. isl=re ixfhda. jqjfyd;a jk w;r tjeks lduH rihg n,j;a fikiqref.ka Y=NM,hka fikiqref.a n,h hgm;a ù újdyh isl=ref.a n,h jeä ÈhqKqjQj;a th iïnkaO .%yhska iu. ixfhda. jQ ,efnk w;r iuyr wjia:dj,§ blauka fõ' fï i|yd fikiqre hym;a jQ hq. Èúhla .; lsÍug úg isl=ref.a l%shdldß;ajh jeä fõ' rdcH n,h mjd ,nd§ug iu;a fõ' tla;rd wkaoulska odhljkq we;' tla;rd wkaoul ndOdjls' pkaøhd iu. isl=re ixfhda. ùu fyda kuq;a ÿ¾j,;ajhg m;a fikiqre fikiqre isl=ref.a kjdxYlfha;a\" Tjqfkdjqka w;r oDIAá mj;akd úg f.ka i;=gla iem;la ysñ lr isl=re fikiqref.a kjdxYlfha;a fikiqre\" fla;= jeks .%yhl= iu. ldudYdjka jeä ÈhqKq jqjo Tjqkaf.a .ekSug fkdyelsh' ish rdYs udre lrf.k isàu ksid ixfhda. jqKq isl=re újdy Ôú;h ,sx.sl Ôú;h ;=, hï l,d;aul fikiqre uy oYdfõ§ újdyh .ek t;rï jqjukdjla fyda Ndjhla mj;S' tneúka m%;súreoaAO újdyh iïnkaOfhka Rcq n,hla isÿùug thu m%Odk idOlhla jkq meye§ula we;s lr fkd.kS' újdy ,sx.slhd Wmßudldrfhka i;=gg mj;akd fojekak\" y;ajekak\" we;' Ôú;fha§ Wiia jQ reÑl;ajhla m;a fõ' Tjqyq fkd,n;s' isl=re fikiqref.a fufia fikiqre y;ajekafka oDIaáhg f.dÿre jQj;a\" ,sx.sl Y=NM, ,nd ÿka kuq;a wgjekafka ridiajdohg ±ä we,aula we;;a ;ud fikiqref.a msysàu t;rï hym;a n,dfmdfrd;a;= jQ wdldrhg ;udf.a fkdfõ' Tn ,nk iylre fyda hq. Èúh isÿ fkdfõ' fujeks .%y iyldßh W;aidyjka;\" ÈhqKq ùug n,hla fhÿKq wfhl=g újdyh ksis wdYd lrk\" flfkl= fkdfjk w;r\" l, jhfia§ isÿ fkdfõ' újdyfhka újdyh ÿla fodïkia j,ska msÍ mj;S' t;rï fyd| m%;sM, N=la;s ú|Sug wjia:djla fkd,efí' oykujk fldgi ,nk l,dmfha ish iylre fyda iyldßh ;udf.a jhig fkd.e<fmk flfkls' tfiau ;u ,sx.sl ridiajdohg f.dapr The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL AUGUST 21

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,o mjq, lghq;= lr we;s ksid we;uqka fuh ¥ mq;=ka újdy lr §fuka miq meúÈ jdÑl j lreKq b.ekaùï u.ska fkdj wod< mqoa.,hd wOHdmkfhka\" f,dj m%:u úYaj úoHd,h f,ig o Ôú; .; lsÍu i|yd iudcfhka ±kqj;a lr.; yels úh' tl, jD;a;Sh mqyqKqfjka yd w;a±lSfuka y`ÿkajkq ,efí' mskg hefmñka mQcH ia:dkj, wOHk mej;s wvq m%jdyk myiqlï yd <`.d lr .kakd yelshdj u; ;u yd Ndjkd lghq;= lrñka mej;s ,shk ,o m;fmd; u.ska fkdj jD;a;sh yd iudc uÜgu ;SrKh ;=kajk fldgi ó,`. l,dmfha úYajdih g wkqj u;= Njh i|yd jdÑlj muKla b.ekaùu l< hq;=j jkakg úh' Y%ñlhka yd jD;a;Shfõ§ mska /ia lf<dah' Tjqka idlÉPdfjka ;snqKq ksid fufia wdrdu ;=< r|jd g we;s b,a¨u f,dj mqrd mj;sk ksid yd ;¾lfhka o ±kqu m%.=K lrñka .ksñka wOHdmkh ,nd§u yer fjk Wmka rgo udkj iudchg jeo.;a myiq u.la fkd ù h' fufia ìys jqk meúÈ ck fldgi jvd lem ùfuka yd Èú ysñfhka ;u ld¾hfha ksr; jQ y' tu ksid ueo fmrÈ. ìys jqk ls;=Kq wd.uo fuu f.oßka fjka j wújdyl mQcH mrmqr fiufkaß ;=, mqyqKQ lsÍu weröh' tu mQclhkao miq l,l ìys jQ újdyhg bvfok idudkH mdi,a j, bf.k f.k meúÈ njg m;ajk újdyl ls;=kq mQclhkag ^frmrudÿ& jvd my;a lemùulska hqla; 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www.pahana.com.au Dr. Palitha Ganewatta has launched his latest two books in Russian Cultural Centre, Colombo Dr Palitha Ganewatta, a community activist in NSW and the former SBS Sinhalese program producer has launched his latest two books in Russian Cultural Centre, Colombo on 28 June. The books were two translations of the great Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The books titled ‘Anton Chekhov’s letters’ and ‘Anton Chekhov on the memories of his contemporaries’ were translated from original Russian into Sinhalese by Palitha. The function attended by a large gathering, was presided over by Dr Gunadasa Amarasekera and Dr W A Abeysinghe. The keynote speakers were Mr Karunaratne Amerasinghe and Mr. Kamal Perera. Prof. Sunanda Mahendra, Pro Sarath Wijesuriya, Dr. Ranjith Dharmakerthi and Dr. Gunadasa Amarasekera have enlightened the audience highlighting the services rendered by Dr Ganewatta, who is enriching the Sinhalese literary sphere, by translating the original Russian classics. A short documentary depicting the life and times of Anton Chekhov was also played during this Chekhov evening. 28 AUGUST The first Sri Lankan community newspaper with SINHALA | ENGLISH | TAMIL

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Èúh b;d id¾:lj ug fodia k.kak tmd fydf|a' fïlhs .ksñka wef.a mshd th ke;s lsÍug l=vd wjêfha isgu ug wjk;hs' uu kej; ,xldjg tkafka k;=j Wmfoia ÿkafkah' wef.a ysf;a we;s jQ uf.a jpkfhka msg ls%hd lrkafka .; lf<dah' ÿr olakd kqjKla we;s fuys iaÒr mÈxÑ fjkak jqjukdh' ÿl flfiaj;a bj;alr .ekSu wiSre kE\" f,dhsâ wm fudkjd ys;=j;a kuq;a uu fï rfÜ iaÒr mqrjeislu úh' wE rka§,a .ek mqÿu úYajdihla me;=j;a ffojh wehg ysñlre f,dhsâ ¥f.a ieñhd b;d hym;a ,nd .ekSu wiSre jQjd' ta ksid wms ;ndf.k isáhdh' Tyqf.a ySk ,nd fokjd' úIaKq foúhkag;a y;a is;+ me;+ ;ekQ f,dalh ì| oud kj ls%hdjg msÍia wkal,a,dg fodia k`.k jirla ngfld, lejqj¨ fikiqrd mqoa.,fhla jYfhka ÿgqfõh' th f,dalhla ;ekSug woyia l,d' b;ska tl jerÈ nj ug;a jegfykjd' lshkjdfka' ta jf.a ;uhs ldg ldg;a rhsks\" Th ud yd ;ry kE fkao@ uu l=Uqf¾ f.dhï uqfjda lE úg f.or ys;k foaj,a isoaO fjkafka kE\" Tyqg iekiqula úh' ksoyi\" i;=g\" ,nk i;sfha kgd,s iu. újdy weú;a f.or we;s uqjyug ;,kjd lror tl msg ke. tkjd' ñksidg jf.a fudav jevla lsÍfuka m,la kE' ;uhs fï ish¨ foa isÿ fjkafka' iduh\" tluq;=j foofkd w;r rka§,a wysxil uqj fmdõfjla fuka b;ska wms tajdg id¾:lj uqyqK Èh isáhg lvd mksk fldáfhla nj wm hq;=hs' f,dhsâ yd iuf¾ iïuq;shlg ksn|j ;snqkq ksid hq. 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lduf¾ kys d,ia xs y whßq k's uy;;a hd bkka jd' thd fmdâvla leurd tflka n,kjd' t;ekg;a .ys ks a tkka lhs ,d' uu .hs d' udfilg ú;r ija ¾Kd rx.k ffY,hs fjki'a rx.kfh§a weh mifa i ,hs uq la wdjd fïlma fgiÜa tlg tkka lhs ,d' ;u pß;h njg rEmdj;rKh jkjd fjkjq g ;u uu .hs d' ydrihS la ú;r w;ßka wjidkfha uu;a ;j rx. fm!/Ih wod< pß;h ;<= wdfhdca kh lrk\"q tlfa lfkl;= a f;dra f.k yás hd' ta wk;s a flkd n¢kka mjq ;ma ;ja ,;a uyq Kq fq mdf;;a a zzija ¾Kd ,dxflha fuß,a ygs mq thdf.a fmïj;d tmd lhs ,d thd wjidkfha wdfj iáa m% Za Z hkfq jka y÷kja kq k;s r lhs jkka g ,efnkjd' kE' ißs n,kka wdidjg .hs .uk uu k;r jfq Ka i;a iuÿq f¾ fidua d fj,d' uu mxq Ñ ldf,a ñÿf,a fi,,a ï ,dxlsl iskudfõ .eyeksh lr lr boÈa uf.a f.or lÜs gjq f.orlg wdj wdkkoa iurfldka a uy;;a hd uf.a T¿j w;.d,d fï fl,,a yß ,iia kh's f,dl= jKq du uf.a ufkdua h iks uduh fmu%a h ;<= k<s hs la lrkka fyd|hs ljS d' ija ¾Kd ija ¾Kd u,,a jwdrÉÑ iïNdjkdjg jrla ud wNus jq w;;S fha ri u;l md;% jkfa ka iks uduh ießieÍu ;<= wdj¾ckhl fhfoo§a tf,iks a ml% dY l<dh' iuS djka w;ls u% Kh l< wixjd§ fid÷re fï ixikoa kd;ua l iu lÍs u fl;rï hlq ;a s wkk;a rd;hs% Ñ;m% gh iks uduh .eyekhs l f,ih' iks uduh uy hlq ;a oehs wjfndOa jkfa ka fuß,a iáa m% a rx.kh m<s ns |j 1996 cmdkfha mej;s *fq ldla d fmdf<dfõ muKla fkdj Ôú;fh;a a ug yujq Q ork iuyr woyia i,ld ne,fS ï§h' (No one has ever wk;a ¾cd;ls Ñ;m% g Wf<, fid÷re;u ird.uS fi!koa ¾hd;ua lu rE asked an actor)\" You are playing astron' Minded man''\" We kfs hdca kh lf<ha ' wkk;a rd;hs% fidndjla we;s .eyekhs wehh's i;a ;S% ja fha assume that men are strong - minded\" or have opinions\" kerUQ f,dla mðQ ; iks ud úpdrl uÿq fiua r¿ Ndj iuoq dhka fmu%a Œh fiua But a strong - minded women is a different animal' fvdk,âa ÍÉ ija ¾Kdf.a rÕmEu udkIq hS w,xldr iy h:d¾:h úkús o lis fs jl= k¿fjlf= .ka wikfa ka keye\" Tn udkils j w.h lf<a fuf,ih' Like your extra i;Hjd§ kjd;ekya s ,eÕï= .kñs ka ú|.;a Yl;a us ;a pß;hla rÕmdkjd fkoa lhs ,d' ñkis kq a ordinary performance' ufkdua h ml% ïmkhla ud i;= fj;ka ï ta ml% ïmkh udkils j Yl;a us ;a nj;\"a oeä woyia ork nj;a wm ud ;<= WmojdÆfha wef.a wmu% dK iks ud rx.kuh Wml,ma kh lrkjd' t;a a iúu;a udkils ;ja hla we;s ieneúkua rx.kfh§a Ndj ml% dYkh wd;óa hj iúq ießhh's uf.a iks uduh fmu%a h ;<= wE ud yojf;a imeñ‚h h;q = fohl's ta fudfydf;a wdOHd;ña lj uki iy Ñk;a kuh wjldYh ;<= w;ma ;a lr.;a wiñS ; yd iïnkOa ùulks a ukfia yeÕïS uki ;<= f.dvk.k bvyir ;j;a iks udfõ§ .eyekhs l úiks a lis os d w;ma ;a pß;h Tifa ia fN!;ls j Ndj ml% dYk t<os elfa õ' lr .k;s ehs fkdifs ;k ;rug uf.a iks uduh fmu%a h wd;ua fhkua pß;h yd wd,fhka fj,S yiq ua .ekuS .eUfq rys ija ¾Kdf.a ießieÍu mn% ,h' kïs j<,fa ,ka ihs ,,a kga u l< yels fohla fkdfõ' th b;d .eU/q \" uoq dy, wef.a wmu% dK fi!koa ¾hd;ua l rx.k m;% Ns djfha ihs ïq wd;óa h ml% dYkhla fukua ßoua h;\"a Yl;a hs ;\"a ixèjkhs m<s ls d Y,H úfYIa { fkTud,a fmf¾rdf.a ml% ïmkh;a tla jQ ;ekl's ija ¾Kd u,,a jwdrÉÑ hkq ta ovbu iks ud rEmldrlfha frdya Œs olja d iks uduh Wfoid wm¾Q j;u ixkos ¾Ykhl's ikq oa r uøq djl's iúq ießh ;<= wE uoq dy, úúO mf% õY bihs ïq úpdrhlks a .eyekhs la hkq wu;q = if;la hehs fuß,a iga ms% a mjikjd' • ixÔúld iur;=x. mßs lia o§a oelhs yelhs ' wd;óa h yo.eiua lks a ud bU ija ¾Kd ixs y, iks udfõ wu;q = if;l'a weh rÕmEfõ neÆfha i;a ;S% ja fha wd;ua mrq d wef.a rx.kh úiks a hlv .eyekhs lf.a pß;hh's wfYdla y|.uhkfa .a .,ja k ,o fkl ú,jkq a ijq | úkús o wmu% dK ÿla fõokd újrKh ;<= ija ¾Kd újrKh jkfa ka ta whßq k's iy wml% dY;s l÷¿ oyrdjkha ' ißs .K= ixs y mù% K iks udfõÈhdKka wOHlIa Kh l< i;a iuÿq f¾ fidua df.a ija ¾Kd u,,a jwdrÉÑ uf.a iks uduh úpdrh pß;fha mgka ovbfï frdya Œs olja d ija ¾Kdf.a iy iks uduh .fõIKh ;<= tod fuod ;r= ixs y, iks uduh iúq ießh ;<= wE ;jrdÆ rx. fl!I,H iks udfõ ud ÿgq ija Ndúl ,iia kla we;s ikq oa ru wmu% dKh' ija ¾Kd hkq ija ¾Kduh' wehg Wmud\" iudk k<s hs h's wiudk rx. fl!I,Hhla yd wdl¾IŒh lÍs ï fyda wdfoYa l ke;' ija ¾Kd hkq leurdjla wNus jq fm!¾Ihla we;s k<s hs wehh's t;a a weh reckla fonia lhs k\" iks dfik\" Tfya rÕk\" ke,fjk\" ugi¿s gq f,i uu fkdolñs ' ula kis do h;a recklg k<s hs l fyda .eyekhs l fkdfõ' wd;óa h wd,hlks a weh ú,¨a o m,ia u; ñi uy fmdf<djl mh ;nd krs EmKh l< ihs ¨ pß; ;<= yiq ua la .;a tu pß;hkya s weúo hkka g neß fyhks 's i;a iuÿq f¾ fidua df.a wNHk;a rhgu l|s d nei ta pß; yd fmu%a Œhj ießierE mgka ovbfï frdya Œs olja d weh uy fmdf<dfõ wmu% dK k<s hs l's iks udfõ .eyekhs muKla fkdfjhs fomd ;nd weúÈñka iks ud úhuka Tifa ia weh¦ iks ud úpdrlhkfa .a wmu% dK .ks is ¿s j;a ixs y, Ôú;hg l;d l< wmu% dK .eyekhs l's iks udfõ kjïq mßÉfþohla ,hs ejQ ixs y, iks udj ÿmma ;a r¿ ìul bm§ È,fs ik m,ia u; iod;kls j ijq |j;a l< iks uduh frdia li= uq ;a wehh' weúÈkka g uÕ yod.;a .eyekhs l's i;a iuÿq r\" yk;a dfka l;dj\" yxi ú,l\"a uyq ÿq <ys ‚s \" ckdêm;s iïudk\" iriú iïudk\" udhd\" id.r c,h\" ovhu\" ioq Èa ,df.a l;dj\" wkk;a ´'i'S wh's i'S iïudk\" foia úfoia ljr rd;hs% \" pkka lks ka Í\" Nj ÿl\" Nj l¾u\" levm;l iïudkhlg md;% jjq ;a ,dxlls iks udfõ Pdhd\" wef.a wei w. fiua ovbu wd§ iks ud rEmldrl /ck f,i weh ,>lq rKh fkdlr ,dxlls wef.a iks ud ixirKh ;<= iod;kls lvbïh' ixs y, iks udfõ .eyekhs f,i weh wmu% dK;ja fha iks udfõ ija ¾Kj;a ÈYdk;hs ija ¾Kdh' ixs y, iks udfõ iïNdjkdjg ud md;% lrkfa ka tneúk's .eyekhs o ija ¾Kdh' rx.kh ;<= ija ¾Kdf.a wd;óa h ija ¾Kd hkq ixs y, iks udfõ wu;q u= hlIa dfõIh w;Ys h mn% ,h' tys mn% , nj fldf;loa h;a uøq djl's weh i;a iuÿq f¾ k<s hs ka f;dra d. pß;hla yd wef.a yiq ua hd fjk ;ek weh wmg ija ¾Kd kka d mÍlIa Khg .fs ha mdi,a hk ld,fha kï .eyekhs wu;l lrjh's jrla mù% K idy;s Hfõ§ uydpd¾h ißs .K= ixs yf.a fmd;a lhs jd ißs úpdrl ví,õs ' chißs úoja ;dKka weh .ek ;enfQ ha .K= ixs y lj/q koa ehs iÔùj oeln,d .kka g ifs ;a fujka igykl's Wmka wdidj kis duh' ta .fs ha fhfy<hs lf.a ujlf.ka b,,a d.;a lïS% mdg j¾Ke;s idßhla b,,a df.k ye|f. 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