Good Morning friends
Today we will discover together the facts and history behind
the Sri Lanka flag also known as the Lion flag, officially adopted on December
17, 1978.
Prior to 1815, the gold lion was originally the national
flag of Ceylon.
The Golden Lion in the flag represents the Sinhalese
ethnicity.
The Kastane sword in its right fore paw stands for the
authority and bravery.
The four pipul or bo leaves, one on each corner are Buddhist
symbols representing (Kindness, Compassion, equanimity and Joy)
Last but not least the eight hairs on lion's tail symbolizes
the Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism.
(Extract: http://srilankaflag.facts.co/srilankaflagof/srilankaflag.php)
May your day be full of kindness, compassion, mental calmness
and Joy.
Kam
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