Tribute to Jeremias Dias
Bliss supreme to Thee
Mrs. Jeremias Dias,
The noble founder of
Visakha Vidyalaya,
On this anniversary day
of your demise,
Visakhians join together to
commemorate your
sacred name!
The great philanthropist
of this modern era,
The devout Buddha Upasika
in the real sense,
The priceless gem among
womankind,
Jeremias Dias thou art a
model of edifying virtues!
It is a deep debt of gratitude indeed,
The Visakhians of all times
owe you,
For the invaluable service
you rendered,
In the cause of Buddhist
education and culture.
The venerated mother of
Visakhians,
Your faithful and grateful
daughters,
Have repaid your services of
love and integrity,
By being custodians of moral
and spiritual treasures.
Jeremias Dias, your exemplary
life of plain living and
high thinking,
Is a beacon light to guide
the Visakhians,
On the straight path of virtue
and wisdom,
To reach the goal of ‘Pannaya Parisujjathi’.
In deference to your
expectations high and noble,
Your faithful daughters of
Visakha Vidyalaya,
Leave no stone unturned
in their untiring efforts,
And rewarding results are
gained in the fields of Science, Arts and Mathematics.
Jeremias Dias, magnanimous
lady of far-sighted vision,
Your dreams come true
every year,
When your daughters
shine in all walks of life,
As eminent luminaries
of outstanding brilliance.
By the merit that the Visakhians acquire,
In the Buddha Pooja, Dhamma Desana, All-night Pirith and
Alms-giving,
May you be blessed as
you journey through Sansara,
Until your final path is done
this attainment of Supreme Bliss Nirvana.
Jayasumana Robertson
The lost hope
A half dead mother
rubbing her empty belly
sits back against the wall
tears on her face
The agitation of bosom
and the bursting flames
no one can distinguish
even beside a crowd
Ten months patience
scratch mark of injury
not any soothing tongue
apt to mend......
Viska Godakanda