Sublime virtues

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In the mighty Indian Ocean

In this wonderful little isle

We - Sri Lankans,

are proud of,

the meaningful ‘National Flag’

The four ‘Bo’ leaves

that stand in the four corners

Metta, Muditha, Karuna, Upekkha

are the treasures of valuable virtues

that lead us to a life sublime.

Metta for loving kindness; benevolence

Karuna for compassion; care and concern

Muditha for empathetic joy

Upekkha for equanimity;

a balanced state of mind.

That is what should be

fulfilled by one and all,

who are skilled in goodness

must - live in peace,

harmony and brotherhood!

So, let’s arise! Awake!

Striving to live out the sublime virtues

caring and loving, with kindness;

living out in equality and full consciousness

as one united nation!

The more we are aware

The more humane we will be

irrespective of caste, creed and race.

Let’s bow down to values and virtues

to let our nation glow!

‘Inspirational thoughts’ - by:

Rev. Sr. Marie Iolanthi Nicholas St. Lawrence’s Convent, Colombo 6

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