Prabha Dandeniya

  Time is very precious and we should not waste it in any way. Likewise, we can earn the money we spent but we cannot get back the time we have lost. So, this makes the time more valuable than money. Hence, we should utilize the time in the most possible way.  For effectively utilizing the time we must consider some points which will help us in our whole life.  For effectively utilizing time set long and short term goals these goals will help you in remaining productive. Moreover, they will prove as a driving force that will keep you motivated. Also, this will give the willingness to achieve something in life.  Although most people do not understand how valuable time is until they lost it. Besides, there are people in the world who prioritize money over time because according to them, time is nothing. But, they do not realize the fact that it is time that has given them the opportunity to earn money. Apart from this, the time has given us prosperity and happiness and...

B ooks are referred to as a man’s best friend.  They are very beneficial for mankind and have helped it evolve. There is a powerhouse of information and knowledge. Books offer us so many things without asking for anything in return. Books leave a deep impact on us and are responsible for uplifting our mood.  There are different genres of books available for book readers. Every day, thousands of books are released in the market ranging from travel books to fictional books. We can pick any book of our interest to expand our knowledge and enjoy the reading experience.   There are not one but various advantages of reading books. To begin with, it improves our knowledge on a variety of subjects. Moreover, it makes us wiser. When we learn different things, we learn to deal with them differently too. Similarly, books also keep us entertained. They kill our boredom and give us great company when we are alone. Books help us to recognize our areas of interest. They also determine o...

E lephants are quite large animals.  They have four legs which resemble large pillars. They have two ears which are like big fans. Elephants have a special body part which is their trunk. In addition, they have a short tail. The male elephant has two teeth which are quite long and are referred to as tusks. Elephants are herbivorous and feed on leaves, plants, grains, fruits and more. They are mostly found in Africa and Asia. Most of the elephants are grey in color, however, in Thailand, they have white elephants.  In addition, elephants are one of the longest-lived animals with an average lifespan of around 5-70 years. But, the oldest elephant to ever live passed away at the age of 86 years. They mostly inhabit jungles but humans have forced them to work in zoos and circuses. Elephants are considered to be one of the most intelligent animals.  Similarly, they are quite obedient too. Usually, the female elephants live in groups but the male ones prefer solitary living. Add...

The Kandy Perahera or the Esala Perahera is one of Sri Lanka’s foremost religious celebrations. It has been recorded that the Perahera was held each year since the arrival of Buddha’s tooth relic to Sri Lanka. The Kandy Perahera is an elegant procession or parade that flaunts the various talents of the Kandyan people. The procession begins with the whip crackers announcing the commencement of the event. A group of men strategically crack their coir whips onto the ground to create a spark and notify the crowds about the beginning of the parade. This act is followed by the flag bearers who carry the banners of the different regions and provinces in the country.  The most exciting experiences are watching the performance of Sri Lankan drummers and the elephant march. Drumming in Sri Lanka is a unique tradition that dates back to 2500 years. There are ten types of drums that are used at the Perahera and often these drumming acts are accompanied by enigmatic dancing. The Perahera is the...

Esala Poya is a significant days in the Buddhist.   This poya marks the day when Prince Siddhartha was conceived by Queen Mahamaya. It also marks the day he renounced worldly pleasures and fortune to become an ascetic in search of the ‘Truth’. On this day we also remember when the Buddha preached his first sermon, the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta. Finally, he went to Thusitha heaven and preached the Abhidhamma to his mother.  All of this is said to have happened on an Esala Full Moon Poya Day. Esala Poya also heralds the Vas period. Lord Buddha stipulated the tradition of vas or a retreat period to keep the monks from having to travel during the rainy season. Consequently, monks observed a three-month period of retreat during the rainy season. Begins after the full moon day of July and ends in October.  In Sri Lanka, King Dutugemunu picked Esala Poya Day to lay the foundation for the dagoba the Mahastupa or the Ruwanvelisaya and its enshrinement of relics. On an Esala Full...

  In today’s time where there is cut-throat competition everywhere and every individual is trying to apply his or her method to reach on top, very few recognize the importance of proverb ‘Unity is strength’. V ery few people actually understand the importance and thus it’s application in their lives.  This proverb also applies when it comes to relationships. People nowadays are so blinded by the success and the power that they want to be ahead of their colleagues, relatives, and friends. Outsiders take advantage of these type of situations. Also, they fuel the doubt and thereby create conflict between the two in order to fulfill their own motives.  So, unity is strength essay is an insight into the increasing importance of unity in lives in the present world.

  One of the best feelings in the world that also brings so much of cheer to life is laughter. It really is one of the best medicines in the world. I t makes you feel good and everyone around you will also feel positive vibes.   Laughter acts as a powerful antidote for pain, stress, and conflict. There is nothing that works faster in order to bring back mind and body into balance than a good laugh. I t supports your emotional as well as physical health. Additionally, laughter also enhances your relationships. A good hearty laugh everyday relieves a person from stress and physical tension.  Laughter increases the immune cells in your body and decreases the stress hormones.    Laughter increases the blood in your body and also the functioning of blood vessels. Thus, it can help in protecting a person against a heart attack.  Laughter helps you feel good. The good feeling that you actually get during laughter remains with you even when you stop laughing. ...

  Poverty affects the life of a poor family. A poor person is not able to take proper food & nutrition &his capacity to work reduces. Reduced capacity to work further reduces his income, making him poorer. Children from poor family never get proper schooling & proper nutrition. They have to work to support their family & this destroys their childhood. Some of them may also involve in crimes like theft, murder, robbery, etc. A poor person remains uneducated & is forced to live under unhygienic conditions in slums. There are no proper sanitation & drinking water facility in slums & he falls ill often &  his health deteriorates. A poor person generally dies an early death. So, all social evils are related to poverty. Poverty is a social evil, we can also contribute to control it. For example- we can simply donate old clothes to poor people, we can also sponsor the education of a poor child or we can utilize our free time by teaching poor students. ...

Religion refers to a belief in a divine entity or deity. Moreover, religion is about the presence of God who is controlling the entire world. Different people have different beliefs. And due to this belief, many different cultures  exist.  there are a series of rituals  performed by each religion. This is done to please Gods of their particular religion. Religion creates an emotional factor in our country.  Islam:  The people who follow are Muslims . Moreover, Islam means to ‘ surrender’ and the people who follow this religion surrender themselves to ‘Allah’. T he holy book of Islam is ‘ QURAN’, Muslims believe that Allah revealed this book to Muhammad. Christianity:  Christian also believes in the existence of only one God. Moreover, the Christians believe that God sent his only Jesus Christ for our Salvation. The Holy book of Christians is the Bible . Hinduism:  Hinduism has the most popularity in India and South-east Asian sub-continent. Moreov...

T eamwork is working together of people to achieve a certain goal. Teamwork is the basic need for an organization to function. Furthermore, every organization has a division of several teams to perform specific tasks.  Without teamwork nothing is possible. Moreover, if any organization lacks teamwork. Then it will hamper its success rate. Thus the organization will fall. Also, it will affect the environment the people are working in. Teamwork has the greatest importance in any part of the world. Whether it be an organization or a small business. Teamwork is the key to success. In our schools, we play many sports that enlist teamwork.  Thus from our childhood only we knew about teamwork. Because our mentors understood the importance of teamwork. That is the reason they always guided us on the right path. At last, the teamwork team generates a relationship between two people. As we all know that human is a social being, so it is beneficial for the environment of a person.