eLanka

Sunday, 26 Oct 2025
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • Weekly Events and Advertisements
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Newsletter
  • eLanka Weddings
  • Property
  • eLanka Shop
  • Business Directory
eLankaeLanka
Font ResizerAa
Search
  • Home
  • Read History
  • Articles
    • eLanka Journalists
  • Events
  • Useful links
    • Obituaries
    • Seeking to Contact
    • eLanka Newsletters
    • Weekly Events and Advertisements
    • eLanka Testimonials
    • Sri Lanka Newspapers
    • Sri Lanka TV LIVE
    • Sri Lanka Radio
    • eLanka Recepies
  • Gallery
  • Contact
Follow US
© 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Home » Blog » Articles » BIRTHDAY – IS IT A REASON FOR CELEBRATION OR A CAUSE FOR CONCERN ? – By N.S.Venkataraman
Articles

BIRTHDAY – IS IT A REASON FOR CELEBRATION OR A CAUSE FOR CONCERN ? – By N.S.Venkataraman

eLanka admin
Last updated: November 4, 2022 11:08 am
By
eLanka admin
ByeLanka admin
Follow:
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

   BIRTHDAY – IS IT A REASON  FOR CELEBRATION OR A CAUSE FOR  CONCERN ? – By N.S.Venkataraman

People all over the world celebrate their  friends , some people with pomp and show and others in a more quiet manner depending upon their position in the society  and  their affordability.  Of course , some people also celebrate religiously

While this is a normal practice, with celebrations being accompanied by cutting cake , blowing candles and wishes of greetings coming from friends , dear and near ones, in sub conscious mindset ,  it is inevitable that a thought would creep in the mind of the individual celebrating the birthday that he / she is advancing in age, causing  a level of anxiety about the longevity of   life . Of course, this may happen particularly in the case of senior citizens and perhaps not so much amongst the youngsters who could be thinking that a lot of time  is still ahead of them  and they need not be unduly concerned about this.

In such circumstances, one wonders whether birthday should be a matter of celebration or concern  about  advancing age .

More Read

SUNDAY CHOICE
SUNDAY CHOICE – What a day that would be to rejoice – By Charles Schokman
Honouring the memory of Imtiaz Issadeen in Sydney with warm reverence. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake
Master of Ceremony: SLDAV Gala Dinner 2025

 Perhaps, the birthday celebration could satisfy the ego of the individual when others extend wishes and greetings and make him/her feel that he / she has lived well.

Per se, there is really nothing wrong or objectionable about  celebrating the  birthday of  an individual.  However, long term thinkers would inevitably wonder what is there to be celebrated about.

When the birthday happens , it is really a calendar event and is nothing beyond that. Days come and  nights fall and life goes on  in whatever way and  whatever day it is, whether   a birthday or any other day. 

All in all, one  may even wonder that remembrance day after the individual passes away  ( even though that would also be a calendar event ) is  more significant than  a  birthday celebration. On the remembrance day, the descendants   and others still living would  judiciously and carefully evaluate the life content and life process of the person and would pay their respect accordingly in the manner that  they deserve.

In the case of birthday wishes, the extent of wishes could largely be dependent on the wealth of the person celebrating or the position held by him / her in business or job.   If and when this would slip away due to superannuation or any other reason , the number of birthday wishes would reduce sharply , that could  cause pain for the person celebrating.

 However, such a possibility would not be there in the case of remembrance day.

Finally, can we say that  birthday celebration is carried out  in a  vacuum  with no  real significance and remembrance day is more meaningful,  being observed with  respect being shown with greater sense of truthfulness and sincerity.

TAGGED:Birthdaybirthday celebrationbirthday wishesblowing candlescutting cakeFriends
Share This Article
Email Copy Link Print
Previous Article w jayasiri | elanka W JAYASIRI ILLUSTRIOUS LEGENDARY ACTOR ACCLAIMED LYRICIST,TELEVISION PRESENTER WITH MULTIFACETED FACADES A CELEBRITY FOR OVER FIVE DECADES – by Sunil Thenabadu
Next Article OBITUARIES - JANUARY 2021 CLASSIFIED NOTICES – OCTOBER 2022
FacebookLike
YoutubeSubscribe
LinkedInFollow
Most Read
10 Pictures With Fascinating Stories Behind Them!

“A PICTURE SPEAKS A 1000 WORDS” – By Des Kelly

Look past your thoughts so you may drink the pure nectar of this moment

A Life Hack for when we’re Burnt Out & Broken Down – By Uma Panch

Narration of the History of our Proud Ancestral (Orang Jawa) Heritage. by Noor R. Rahim

eLanka Weddings

eLanka Marriage Proposals

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News

Noel News- By Noel Whittaker

EILEEN MARY SIBELLE DE SILVA (nee DISSANAYAKE) – 29 September 1922 – 6 April 2018 – A Woman of Value an Appreciation written by Mohini Gunasekera

K.K.S. Cement Factory

Dr.Harold Gunatillake’s 90th Birthday party

Sri Lanka's women's cricket squad in Melbourne

Cricket: Sri Lanka’s women’s squad in Melbourne

- Advertisement -
Ad image
Related News
The Brad & Kiara Show
Articles The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney

The Brad & Kiara Show

Japan Unveils Revolutionary Ocean-Dissolving Plastic That Enriches the Earth - By Ivo van Breukelen
Articles

Japan Unveils Revolutionary Ocean-Dissolving Plastic That Enriches the Earth – By Ivo van Breukelen

Sri Lanka Ranked 7th Best Food Destination in the World by Condé Nast Traveler 2025
Articles

Sri Lanka Ranked 7th Best Food Destination in the World by Condé Nast Traveler 2025

Dennis Andre Rutnam , Lupe Rutnam, Happy Diwali 2025
Articles Jayam Rutnam

Good News From Jayam – By Jayam Rutnam

The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) celebrates Australian qualification achievements at its 13th Graduation Ceremony 01
Articles

The Colombo Academy of Hospitality Management (CAHM) celebrates Australian qualification achievements at its 13th Graduation Ceremony

  • Quick Links:
  • Articles
  • DESMOND KELLY
  • Dr Harold Gunatillake
  • English Videos
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sinhala Videos
  • eLanka Newsletters
  • Obituaries
  • Tamil Videos
  • Dr. Harold Gunatillake
  • Sunil Thenabadu
  • Sinhala Movies
  • Trevine Rodrigo
  • Tamil Movies
  • Michael Roberts

eLanka

Your Trusted Source for News & Community Stories: Stay connected with reliable updates, inspiring features, and breaking news. From politics and technology to culture, lifestyle, and events, eLanka brings you stories that matter — keeping you informed, engaged, and connected 24/7.
Kerrie road, Oatlands , NSW 2117 , Australia.
Email : info@eLanka.com.au / rasangivjes@gmail.com.
WhatsApp : +61402905275 / +94775882546

(c) 2005 – 2025 eLanka Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.