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Forever grateful to pioneer feminist, Theri Sanghamitta

Unduwap Full Moon Day
Renews our memory
Of our great Theri Sanghamitta,
The pioneer of the
“feminist movement” in Lanka;
O, great Theri,
You brought the greatest message
To us, the fairer-sex,
The Order of Buddhist Nuns
Or the Bhikkhuni Sasana,
The first step in the acceptance
Of the equality of the sexes;
Nay, not only that,
You brought another jewel –
A sapling of the Jaya Sri Mahabodhi,
Now, the oldest tree in the world,
Venerated by all faiths
Across the globe;
You will be ever remembered
With honour and gratitude
By Lankan women
Ever indebted to you;
Your name will be carved in gold
In the history of Sri Lanka;
Brilliant institutions named after you
Preserve your name ever;
I myself feel it a great blessing
To have learnt under your name;
I bow at your worthy feet
In homage and gratitude;
On this great, great day,
Unduwap Full Moon Day!

Malini Hettige

 
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