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Sarvodaya goals not easy to achieve - Justice C. G. Weeramantri

by Gamini Rupananda

The goals of the Sarvodaya Movement are not easily achieved, and those who strive to attain them must receive recognition, the former Vice President of the International Court of Justice, Justice C. G. Weeramantri said at the Sarvodaya Trust Fund's annual awards ceremony on November 11.

Mr. Weeramantri who was chief guest said the movement's set goals for creating a new dawn of re-awakening for all citizens, respect for all, and the well-being of all, called for effort in many directions, spiritual, moral, cultural, social and political.

Dr. A. T. Ariyaratne, Chairman, Sarvodaya Trust Fund explained that the Sarvodaya Trust Fund for the Advancement of Humanity, Development and Peace was established by Trust Deed and subsequently by Parliamentary Act No. 31 of 1948 to reward persons or organisations working for the Advancement of Humanity, Development and Peace and for Promoting the achievement of Sarvodaya objectives.

We are living in times where a rapid degeneration of humanity, development and peace in our societies is taking place. Still, there are a few among us who are struggling and making sacrifices to reverse this trend. We are fortunate that five among such persons have been selected to receive Sarvodaya awards, this year."

This year's award recipients were Ayurvedic Dr. Deshabandu Victor Hettigoda, the Ven. Dr. Welamitiyawe Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thera, Kalasuri Dr. Chitrasena, Kalasuri Titus Thotawatte and Rev. Fr. Mervyn Fernando.

Their citations in brief were as follows:

Ven Dr. Welamitiyawe Sri Kusaladhamma Nayaka Thera: For the exceptional national services rendered towards the spiritual and moral development of the Sri Lankan people.

Rev. Fr. Mervyn Fernando: For his services towards promotion of cordial relations between ethnic groups and for contributions to raising the quality of life of under-privileged people through the educational institute he has established.

Kalasuri Dr. Chitrasena: For his life long devotion to the development to indigenous dance forms and for his contributions by way of creative productions which have brought honour and fame to Sri Lanka.

Kalasuri Titus Thotawatte: For the exceptional services rendered through the communication media to improve the quality of life of the various communities and especially for creating a cartoon art form designed to make children feel for the country and for traditional values.

Deshabandu Ayur. Dr. Victor Hettigoda: For the contribution and services to the country through the manufacture of high quality Ayurvedic pharmaceuticals leading to more employment opportunities for the less privileged.

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