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14th July 2020 17:41:48 Hours

Jaffna-based Retired Army Octogenarian’s 108-day Spiritual Fast against ‘COVID-19’ Ends

A 108 day-long ‘Adhishtana’ fast to invoke blessings on Security Forces and Health workers fighting against COVID-19 transmission in Sri Lanka, observed by a Jaffna-based octogenarian who has retired from the Army many moons ago ended the fast (Adhishtana Upawasaya) on Sunday (12) after shaving off his beard and hair before he paid a courtesy call on Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya, Commander, Security Forces-Jaffna.

The retired soldier, Sinhathambi Nadarasa (81), a resident in Karaweddi area with the noble intention of praying for speedy eradication of the virus and calling for divine blessings and courage to Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, Head, National Operation Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO), Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of the Army, Tri servicemen, Health authorities and all workers, engaged in the fight against the deadly virus, began his determined fast as COVID-19 pandemic in Sri Lanka was aggravating in early April 2020.

The retired Army soldier on Sunday (12) after a full shave called at the Security Force Headquarters - Jaffna premises and met the Commander, Security Forces - Jaffna to formally inform of his completion of the 108-day fasting that invoked blessings. Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya after a warm reception commended his dedicated spiritual commitment, being an ex-soldier and exemplified his gesture as a true symbol of goodwill, reconciliation, understanding, faithfulness and true gratitude. The ex-soldier also brought a few photos with him to show to the Jaffna Commander.

The number 108 has long been considered a sacred number in Hinduism and Yoga and also connects the Sun, Moon, and Earth, considering average distance of the Sun and the Moon to Earth is 108 times their respective diameters, and thereby regarding it to be of ritual significance since time immemorial.jordan release date | Nike Shoes