It was sheer delight to hear the Bana preached by that erudite Buddhist monk, Ven. Prof. Bellanwila Wimalarathana, Chief Incumbent of Bellanwila Raja Maha Viharaya, at Temple Trees on Duruthu Poya Day, (the first poya day in 2008) in the presence of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and all island SLFP organisers.

While quoting the Buddhist scriptures, he said that one must be honest and question oneself whether what one does is correct. Some due to egoism and personal power, force their opinion or action. One case he mentioned was that of how a certain politician forced his entry in to a government institution to threaten the officials but was rewarded thoroughly by a severe mauling. He now tries to maintain that what he did was correct.

It would be correct to say that the whole country endorses the views of the venerable monk and in view of the numerous letters to the press and editorials, is it necessary to wait for the findings of a committee? The verdict of the people has been given through the lips of the much respected Buddhist priest and it is therefore expected of the President to act immediately without turning a blind eye or ignore the voice of the people.

Rev. Sir, Ven. Bellanwila Wimalarathana Thero you have done a service to the nation to expose miscreant politicians and let others who command the same respect of the people be emulating you.