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Success – By Niranjan Selvadurai I raced up the mountain looking for you So many others were running up too To be the first and to be the best From childhood we train for this test I went past many in my haste Some seemed tired some seemed dazed But reaching that summit was my solitary aim My unerring shot at wealth and fame As slopes grew steeper less climbers I saw Many a fallen comrade on the mountain floor But if I fall back I must take the blame I thought I knew the rules of this game Finally, I did conquer the mountain peak There your welcoming presence I seek But the top was barren where no flowers bloom And you were nowhere, just the misty gloom So where else could I venture from there? Need for that descending trek was clear But there ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Niranjan Selvadurai Tagged Finding purpose beyond achievement, Finding success in unexpected places, Inspirational poetry about personal growth, Journey of self-discovery, Life lessons in poetry, Meaningful success, Mountain climbing metaphor, Niranjan Selvadurai, Niranjan Selvadurai poetry, Reflection on ambition and fulfillment, Success poem

Mideast Strike Fizzles: Oil Prices Dip Despite Geopolitical Jitters – By Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Source : oilfutures The energy markets breathed a sigh of relief on Friday, as the military conflict between the arch-enemies in the Middle East, Israel and Iran, appeared to have subsided – at least, for now. As the news trickled in about an Israeli strike inside Iran in the morning on Friday, it was not clear what really was going on in the Islamic Republic: the airspace was closed all of a sudden in the wee hours on Friday; there were reports about explosions in the city of Isfahan, the third largest Iranian city of immense cultural significance as well as the home for major military sites and above all, Iranian nuclear sites. The Iranian authorities downplayed the attack while reopening the airspace for flights in a couple of hours. The US military officials, meanwhile, had already ...

Apr 21, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena Tagged Hemantha Yapa Abeywardena, Mideast, Oil Prices

Enchanting Heights of Porawagala Viewpoint Source:Dailynews In the heart of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province lies a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by travelers seeking panoramic views and natural beauty. The Porawagala Viewpoint, nestled in the town of Bandarawela, offers an awe-inspiring experience that captures the essence of the island’s picturesque landscapes. Nestled amidst the green landscapes of Sri Lanka’s Uva Province, Porawagala Viewpoint is located just 3 kilometers east of Bandarawela railway station and bus stand, Porawagala sits atop a hill, boasting an elevation of 1,330 meters (4,360 feet) above sea level. Its strategic position offers a bird’s eye view of the picturesque town of Bandarawela, enveloped by lush forests, rolling hills and expansive valleys, all set against the backdrop of sprawling tea plantations and the city of Ella itself. ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Porawagala Viewpoint, Sri Lanka’s Uva Province

Wild elephants pull down 16 telephone posts-By Romesh Madusanka Source:Dailymirror Mannar, April 19 (Daily Mirror) – A herd of wild elephant that roamed into the Settikulam-Mannar main highway in the early hours of last morning had pulled down telephone posts causing the breakdown of telecom services in several areas. Police said the jumbos had pulled down 16 telephone posts in a distance of about two kilometres. On information from police, a team of telecom officials and employees arrived and commenced repairs to the telephone line. They said similar incidents had been experienced earlier. Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged Wild elephants

WEST INDIES XI Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged WEST INDIES XI

Saranagathi (Surrender) — The Ultimate Guideline in All Religions – By N.S.Venkataraman Source : srilankaguardian Bhagawan Sri Ramana Maharshi guides how the state of mental bliss can be achieved. Everyone, whether man or woman, rich or poor, literate or illiterate, would have wondered at one time or another in their lifetime about where they were born and where they would go after death. Such thoughts inevitably arise, particularly when a loved one passes away. Sri Ramana Maharshi Most people who undergo such thought processes find that they do not readily and convincingly provide them with any clarity. Therefore, they suppress such thoughts and carry on with the business of making a living. Thought Processes of Exceptional Thinkers: However, there have been some exceptional individuals who, over the last thousands of years, have persisted in contemplating the origin and end of life. They have struggled to find a credible explanation through sustained ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles Tagged surrrender

CDF PATIENT TRANSPORT CHARITY – Bi-Annual Edition Issue vii Download the PDF file . Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles

The Brad and Kiara Show Podcast – 2024-4-20 Source : omny.fm A lifestyle radio show that connects with your community and focuses on topics that you can relate to, a little bit of this and a little bit of that with a real Sri Lankan touch – Anything and everything goes on The Brad & Kiara Show – Tune in Saturday Mornings 7-8 right here on Triple H 100.1 FM Click here to receive your free copy of the eLanka Newsletter twice a week delivered directly to your inbox! ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, The Brad and Kiara Show - Sydney Tagged lifestyle radio show, radio show, Sydney Podcast, The Brad and Kiara Show

A.T. Ariyaratne and the Bauddha Jatika Balavegaya (BJB) A.T. Ariyaratne and the Bauddha Jatika Balavegaya (BJB) “I got disillusioned with politics. An idea was born in my mind that a social revolution minus political colouring should be staged. The Sarvodaya Shramadana movement was the outcome of this thinking” A.T. Ariyaratne The passing of A.T. Ariyaratne at the age of 92 years on April 16, 2024 removes from the national scene a colossus that straddled many spheres of local life and singularly gained international recognition for himself and his country to an unimaginable extent. Though small and diminutive in physical size he reached dizzy heights that should inspire the current and future generations to emulate him. A.T. Ariyaratne was an innovative thinker who consistently punched above his weight. Much has been written of him and much will be written of him in the future. Therefore, I will confine myself in ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles

SUNDAY CHOICE – GOD WATCHES OVER YOU – by Charles Schokman Psalm 121:5-8 NIV 5 The Lord watches over you—the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going both now and forevermore. How many times has God protected you that you didn’t even know about? He stopped that car that should have hit you, stopped the person that wanted to harm you, stopped the trouble before it got to you. You never knew anything about it, but His hand of favour, protection, and mercy was watching after you, keeping you from harm’s way. Sure, we can all find reasons to live afraid, worried, uptight. But when you understand Who’s watching after you, Who’s ordering your steps, Who’s fighting your battles, Who’s holding back the darkness, then ...

Apr 20, 2024 Posted by eLanka admin In Articles, Charles Schokman Tagged Charles Schokman, God, GOD WATCHES OVER YOU, Lord