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Spiritual message of Maha Shivaratri will strengthen solidarity: President

02 Mar 2022

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, issuing a special message to mark “Maha Shivaratri”, which was celebrated yesterday (1), said that the beliefs symbolised by this festival of Lord Shiva inspire people all over the world to be enlightened in mind, and to abide by the true virtues of honesty, charity, and forgiveness.  The spiritual message of “Maha Shivaratri” would further strengthen solidarity among each other, he said. His message is reproduced below: “Maha Shivaratri” is one of the major spiritual festivals in Hinduism, celebrated in honour of Lord Shiva. Hindu devotees have been worshipping Lord Shiva since time immemorial to receive blessings. “Maha Shivaratri” marks the celebration of surmounting darkness and ignorance in one’s life and the world. The enlightenment along with prosperity and fertility are also associated with this solemn festival. The deliverance of all from torment is a divine wish that goes beyond humanity. It is the hope of everyone that the spiritual strength gained at “Maha Shivaratri” by chanting prayers, fasting, and meditating to worship Lord Shiva will invoke blessings to overcome the challenges faced by the entire society. Beliefs symbolised by the festival of Lord Shiva inspire people all over the world to be enlightened in mind, and to abide by the true virtues of honesty, charity, and forgiveness. The spiritual message of “Maha Shivaratri” would further strengthen solidarity among each other. I wish a blessed “Maha Shivaratri” to all the celebrants, in which the spiritual healing, fertility, and inspirations fulfil the aspirations of all.  


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