O fair maiden of Achagiriya’s heights,Radiant jewel of Aparakamsa’s land—I stumble beneath the desert sun,Scorched and weary, bearing a message.You have trusted the whispers of others,And now prepare for your bridal journey. O god of the Veethakasma line,Though I poured offerings at your feet,You shattered the temple of my dreams.Now even I begin to crumble—Still…
Hear me, Ajjuna… hear me, Pajjuna,When you journey toward Thiriya, seek news of my eldest son.The spies have whispered—he prays by the river’s edge. Anuradhapura burns beneath the hand of our foes,so our kin in Kaduruwela know nothing of his fate.Do not let him know my heart still searches.Discover his needs in silence, and ease…
The journey we have shared in life until todayReaches its end, and my heart weeps,Though my mind accepts the truth.Prince Pippali…Let us wait a little longer. We part to seek the path beyond samsara.I agreed to your noble vow, yet my heart breaks.Prince Pippali…Let us wait a little longer. We bow our heads to honor…
Kavadi music, Kavadi dance, born in Kataragama’s land,As soon as you cross the Manik River, that rhythm calls the soul.I do not plan to dance—yet my body moves on its own.What shall I do, my friend? I dance, I dance unbidden. Shall we journey to holy Sella-Kataragama,And listen to the tale of Goddess Valli?Shall we…
PrincessPrince… the ancient moon has returned tonight,Carrying its cool light to the heavens above.I knew you were coming,For your fragrance mingled with the blossoms’ breath. PrincePrincess… I am heir to the royal crown,Yet I cast it aside for you—You, who gather Asoka flowersIn the silent grove of love. PrincessPrince… the ancient monsoon still falls,Pouring its…