BATTICALOA, SRI LANKA — History was created in Sri Lanka as
21,000 singers gathered together to sing the ‘Thevaram’, the
richest Tamil devotional poetry sung over centuries. The event was
organized by several hundred youth volunteers of the Art of Living
in Sri Lanka.
The grand event was attended by Art of Living founder, Sri Sri
Ravi Shankar, who is on a three-day tour of the country. Speaking
at the gathering, Sri Sri urged people to drop the past and move
ahead. He emphasized the need to apply the human virtue of
forgiveness in our daily life. He also called upon the people to
unite in a spirit of unity and respect for all religions.
Also present on the occasion was Mr. Chandrakanthan
Sivanesathurai , The Chief Minister of the Eastern Province. He
thanked Sri Sri and the Art of Living for their wholehearted
support in providing relief and assistance in the recent floods
that had impaired life in several areas of Batticaloa.
The event had enthusiastic participation from all sections of
society. Students, homemakers, executives and government
dignitaries were part of the event.
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