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drama. We can get a clear idea from the performances to the facts included in the chronicles and epigraphical
of the Sandesha poems that the art of drama was in sources during the Polonnaruwa period, we can find
a very advanced state even during the Gampola and information about several queens who ruled hers'
Kotte eras. subject under various chaotic conditions. The woman
had the opportunity to engage in such a considerable
The woman of the ancient Sinhala society
represented in literature task as governance, which men should only enjoy
because of society's equality.
The old Lakdiva woman was known as the housewife
or daughter of a mother's wife, but on extraordinary
occasions, she was revered as a royal makes or queen
mother. Thus, formed different attitudes and views were
formed about the status of women in society. Although
there are many instances of reading about women in
ancient Sinhala prose literature, she is often referred
to for religious purposes. Lakdiva Sinhala Sinhala and
Pali literature are nurtured by Buddhism and Buddhist
ideas. Also, the monks who wrote those books were
disciplined by Buddhist ideas. Therefore, they were
praised by virtuous, intelligent, and heroic women who
were ashamed of their kindness, busy with household
chores, and giving alms. Such virtuous women were
known by honorary titles such as Dharmacharini,
Janaranjani, Kula Nandani, Pathipujika. Sri Rahula
Thero's collection of poems praised in the Salalihini
Sandesha, Goddess Ulakudaya, is full of all the
qualities a devout woman should have. That is clear woman dancing and a dancer holding a trumpet
from this poem mentioned in the Salalihini Sandesha. (Galapatha Vihara Doorway)
"Siri Sadavan Sav Siri Diyunuwa Randana
Sithumina Van Yadi Yedi Danin Darana Sarasavi Kalyanavati was Queen of Polonnaruwa in the
Van Nuwana Pahalaya Navasanda Van Lew Wesi thirteenth century, who ruled from 1202 to 1208. She
Adarin Wadina" was one of the few queens that reigned in Sri Lanka.
She succeeded Sahassa Malla as Queen of Polonnaruwa
Thus, it is clear that the woman in Sri Lanka is a wise, and was succeeded by Dharmasoka. She was the wife
virtuous and prosperous woman with great power. of Nissanka Malla.
Because of this wisdom and virtue of women, the
woman in Eastern culture appears to be knowledgeable Queen Lilavati (reigned 1197–1200, 1209–10,
and wise. This woman's role is well adapted to the and 1211–12) was the fourth woman in Sri Lankan
subtleties of Eastern culture. history to rule as sovereign in her own right. Lilavati
rose to prominence as the wife of Parakramabahu
Under the influence of the Eastern cultural I, King of the Kingdom of Polonnaruwa. Being of
perspective, women's social positions in the ancient royal descent herself, she then ruled as sole monarch
Sinhala society have been examined in light of the on three occasions in the near-anarchy following
above. Furthermore, when we examine these points Parakramabahu's death, with the backing of various
through the literature, The main thing that is clear is generals. The primary source for her life is the
That men and women have had a rightful place in society Culavamsa, specifically chapter LXXX.
since the consolidation of Buddhism in this country.
Although the social rights of women are covered in the Apart from the notion that a woman does only
traditional Indian view of Oriental culture, the woman housework, we have seen a link between the country's
was prominent in this society as a mother, a daughter, a economic, political, and religious processes. Based on
housewife, a wife, and In another case, ruler. According the above results, we can come to some conclusions.