Victor speaks out in the end
Victor Ratnayaka the renowned singer who kept silent upto now after his son Lelum and his new wife Hashini who have expressed their ideas during the past few days has of late given an interview to Lankadeepa newspaper. During this interview he has spoken about numerous criticisms targeted at his personal life. This is what he said about it:
"Others may aim strong criticisms against the step we take. But as a Buddhist I have strength enough to develop indifference concerning the allegations made against me. I am a person who associate educated people and engage in
reading. In the same way I am a Buddhist who is attached to the dhamma and work accordingly. Under such circumstances even if we hear of something we feel, suffer or face as a shock ... I can bear it up. So is it with happiness. An artiste is someone who's always victorious ... won't feel excessive sorrow or happiness. What happens is, instead of being shocked by these ... it makes them acquire a new source of strength.
reading. In the same way I am a Buddhist who is attached to the dhamma and work accordingly. Under such circumstances even if we hear of something we feel, suffer or face as a shock ... I can bear it up. So is it with happiness. An artiste is someone who's always victorious ... won't feel excessive sorrow or happiness. What happens is, instead of being shocked by these ... it makes them acquire a new source of strength.
People in this country identify me as a musician and singer. I have always done them justice. Anybody has the right to criticise me only within the framework of music. I feel sorry about criticisms levelled at my private life and children. This is human nature. I work at those things with indifference.
