Our Independence - and thoughts

[slstockVeteran]

I take this time to remember our great forefathers who without caste, religion or creed united to work towards one goal :  to gain Independence for our motherland.


Names such Hon DS Senanayake,  Sir P Ramanathan, TB Jayah , Anagarika Dharmapala, Sir  Arunachalam,  CWW Kannangara  and others come to mind. We should also not forget Mahatma's  contribution if you know what I mean.

A moment of silence for those remarkable people.

Viva Sri Lanka, nee Ceylon nee Taprobane nee Serendib

[කිත්සිරි ද සිල්වාTop contributor]

I think, most of them set aside their social, religious and other differences temporary and united to fight a common enemy, but never given up on any of their personal agendas and aspirations.

The Bracegirdle Affair is a good book to read.

[UkboyTop contributor]

History of Sri Lanka under Europeans is something what I found very interesting to read. Especially the political turmoil just before British got full control of the island in 1815. Last few kings were not very popular and most native aristocracy (most radalas) didn’t work together.  

British did try to capture the Kandyan Kingdom few times before 1815 but failed.
There were many betrayals throughout this period.  For me Molligoda dissave did much of it. Many Sri Lankans believe Ehelepola Adhikaram did the biggest betrayal but Molligoda is the worst one by many miles.
Aristocracy like Molligoda, Eknaligoda, Mahawalatanne (Sirmavo’s ancestries) didn’t support 1818 Uva rebellion as well. If they didn’t support the British, the history of Sri Lanka would have been a different one.

[slstockVeteran]

Kithisri,

Look at the positive side.

Many people in the world have ideologies, personal agendas and are no saints. One could say Mahatma also had a personal agenda if you look at his aspirations.

But putting country before self during a crucial time to fight for a united cause with the goal of rescuing our nation is something we should all admire.

We all should also remember all those who laid down their lives in the name of their motherland including the brave soldiers.

My respects to them. Not only on the 4th but will be till I die.

I think, most of them set aside their social, religious and other differences temporary and united to fight a common enemy, but never given up on any of their personal agendas and aspirations.

The Bracegirdle Affair is a good book to read.

[කිත්සිරි ද සිල්වාTop contributor]

I am flabbergasted.
What made you think that mine was a negative posting ?

Kithisri,

Look at the positive side.

Many people in the world have ideologies, personal agendas  and are no saints. One could say Mahatma also had a personal agenda if you look at his aspirations.

But putting country before self during a crucial time to fight for a united cause with the goal of rescuing our nation  is something we should all admire.  

We all  should also remember all those who laid down their lives in the name of their motherland including the brave soldiers.

My respects to them. Not only on the 4th but will be till I die.

I think, most of them set aside their social, religious and other differences temporary and united to fight a common enemy, but never given up on any of their personal agendas and aspirations.

The Bracegirdle Affair is a good book to read.

[slstockVeteran]

Well first part was postive. But the second part I highlighted below

"I think, most of them set aside their social, religious and other differences temporary and united to fight a common enemy, but never given up on any of their personal agendas and aspirations "
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I am flabbergasted.
What made you think that mine was a negative posting ?

Kithisri,

Look at the positive side.

Many people in the world have ideologies, personal agendas  and are no saints. One could say Mahatma also had a personal agenda if you look at his aspirations.

But putting country before self during a crucial time to fight for a united cause with the goal of rescuing our nation  is something we should all admire.  

We all  should also remember all those who laid down their lives in the name of their motherland including the brave soldiers.

My respects to them. Not only on the 4th but will be till I die.

I think, most of them set aside their social, religious and other differences temporary and united to fight a common enemy, but never given up on any of their personal agendas and aspirations.

The Bracegirdle Affair is a good book to read.

[chutiputhaTop contributor]

Independence is a condition of a nation, country, or state in which its residents and population, or some portion thereof, exercise self-government, and usually sovereignty, over the territory. The opposite of independence is a dependent territory. Independence does not necessarily mean freedom. (Wiki)

[chutiputhaTop contributor]

Just remind you all to following 5 in par with 68th Independence
SL Army,Navy,Air Force,Police and Civil Defense

[chutiputhaTop contributor]

it's 68th