The reflection of the brilliant light
The unfailing strength
Visibilty of the Great Thera Poojya Sobitha
Is no more within this premises
Nagavihara Wijaya Daham Pasala
The elegant powerful lion’s roar
Awakened a nation
For many long years
Is not in the air
To be heard again
A disciple of the Buddha
You were a father to us
Your word of advice
Paved the path for many good deeds
The gracious voice
Will never be heard again
At Sri Naga Vihara
We will never be able to see again
Your footsteps touching the temple grounds
Life is impermanent
Death is permanent
Impermanence, suffering, soullessness
The fundamentals of Life
Are very well known to us
We revere all your sermons
Delivered at times
To pave the path for a better life
Will be in our minds forever
It is our ardent wish
To see you born again among us
In this precious little Island
We all at Daham Pasala
Wish you, Venerable Sir
To find your way to shorten the Sansaric Sojourn
To achieve the Ultimate
To end the Sansaric Chakra one day!
Shantha Abeysekera
Sri Naga Vihara Wijaya Daham Pasala