bawa May 28th, 2008
After defeating the rebellious commander, Vattagamini became the ruler of the country.
(Vatthagamini is one of the sons of King Saddhatissa. Hence Vattagamini is a nephew of King Dutugamunu. King Saddhatissa had four sons: Thulathana, Lajjitissa, Kalltanaga and Vattagamini. Interestingly all four ruled the country). Continue Reading »
bawa May 28th, 2008
King Dutugamunu had a son named Saliya Raja Kumara. He was an intelligent Prince and conducted many meritorious deeds. This young Prince, fell in love with a beautiful Chandala girl named Asokamala. Prince Saliya was told that he would not be able to become the King, if he continues his love affair with Asokamala. Prince Saliya’s love for Asokamala was greater than his desire for the kingdom. Against the wishes of the country, he married Asokamala without any regard to the throne. Continue Reading »
bawa May 28th, 2008
(Mahavamsa refers to Ruwan Vali Saaya as “Mahathupa” and that name would be used here in. Mahavamsa occasionally uses the word “Sonnamali” as well. Today “Sonnamali” has been converted to Ruwan Vali Saaya).
Construction of Mahathupa started on the full moon day of the month of Vesak. King Dutugamunu
had the workers dug a 7 cubit deep excavation. (Approximately 10.5 feet). He had soldiers brought in
round stones and had them crushed with hammers. Crushed stones were placed at the bottom of the
excavation and compacted using elephants. Continue Reading »
