It explores the fading of greed and ignorance () and the lighting of the lamp of wisdom . Where to Listen
The song's chorus emphasizes inner peace and national well-being through Buddhist teachings: It explores the fading of greed and ignorance
Performed with "great passion intermingled with dignity" by Nanda Malini . Hela derana jana jayathu jaya mangalani" (By the
"Buddhanu bawena sith neth pahan wee... Hela derana jana jayathu jaya mangalani" (By the power of the Buddha, may hearts and eyes be enlightened... May the people of the Sinhala land be victorious and blessed) . Sunil Ariyaratne , a frequent collaborator of Nanda Malini
Authored by the renowned Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne , a frequent collaborator of Nanda Malini .
The lyrics focus on the power and grace of the Buddha ( Buddhanu Bawena ), expressing wishes for the victory and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka ( Hela Derana Jana Jayathu ) .