THE BOOK I READ 📚

I am someone who dislikes picking up books. Yet, for some reason I cannot explain, I felt compelled to read this one. Perhaps as part of some whim or curiosity, I decided to read *Senkottha*, a novel by Mahinda Prasad Masimbula. That day, I read it eagerly and swiftly, for the book had truly captivated my heart. I saw Veerappuli Henaya as the hero of this story. The reason for this was his relentless effort to overcome the oppression and hardships faced by his family and children, striving to ensure their lives would be successful. The Dream in a society where traditions dictated that the Rodi caste could never aspire to certain privileges, such as worshipping at the sacred Ruwanweli Maha Seya, the countless struggles they endured became vividly clear to me. Although he could not shape his children’s lives in the way he envisioned, he was able to shatter the societal prejudices that had oppressed them for so long. The story ended on a sorrowful note, bringing tears to my eyes. However, it left me with a powerful realization: no matter the challenges I face, whether I succeed or fail, I will always fight with unwavering determination against every obstacle that comes my way.