Anagarika Dharmapala in Spiritual Quadruplets

It's the limitation, not of poetry but of the poet that he cannot express all that he wishes and tries to. Often he thinks he has said all and well but a lot remains unsaid, and the poetic lines could have been composed in better and more mellifluous ways. It happened with me while composing the 'Spiritual Quadruplets' on 'Anagarika Dharmapala" the most powerful figure behind and in front of "Maha Bodhi Society" and the Buddhist movement in modern times. Without going in detail the 'Quadruplets' cover every aspect of his life, personality, mind and spirit. It will always give a sense of completeness and fullness; for the man himself had led a complete and full life. One thing that fascinated me in and about Dharmapala was the revelation that first he embodied all the pure, sublime, 'right' and human qualities and then embarked upon widening the horizon. He adopted all the virtues and diligently adapted to Nature; and kept on preparing himself for greater responsibilities, whose combined effect was his success. If an individual follows the suit and purifies himself, the world will become a better place to live in and man will turn into a better creation to live with. In the present scenario of growing arms-race, anger, hatred and terrorism, (pollution and deforestation included) it is difficult to believe that this is the man who is the best creation of the 'Unknown Supreme Power'. The life, deeds and achievements of Anagarika Dharmapala will change the thinking and outlook of the readers. So, for becoming better and living a satisfied and complete life, read it: 'Anagarika Dharmapala in Spiritual Quadruplets'.

In 2003 I met Prof. Prasoon. He presented some papers on Lord Buddha and recited a few poems on him. It stuck to my mind. I saw an opportunity to have the life and achievement of Anagrika Dharampala in poetry.

So, the next time when he came to Mafia Bodhi Society to take part in a seminar, I placed 'Light of Asia' before him and asked him to compose the life and deeds of the Anagrika Dharampala in poetry. He took it as a challenge and accepted it.

After about two years he sent me the manuscript through e-mail. I read it many times before asking him to get it published. He has written it in his own emmaculate poetic style. diction and metre. He has vividly presented every-thing. He has done justice to both the subject and his talent.

That poetic attraction 'Anagrika Dharampala' is before you. The distinguished life, steady growth, spiritual develop-ment, pious and human deeds, global vision, incessant struggle and final achievements of Dharampala area constant source of inspiration to all. His compassion, kindness, truthfulness, sincerity, humility and piety will always give the sense of fullness and lead to a healthy and happy life. One must read this book 'Anagrika Dharampala' for knowledge, inspiration and happiness. I am confident everyone will like it.

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