А·„а·™а·… А¶їа·™а¶»а¶« - Nanda Malini - Buddhanu Bawena - Hela Derana Jana Jayath - Budu Guna Gee May 2026

The lyrics focus on the power and grace of the Buddha ( Buddhanu Bawena ), expressing wishes for the victory and prosperity of the people of Sri Lanka ( Hela Derana Jana Jayathu ) .

Authored by the renowned Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne , a frequent collaborator of Nanda Malini . The lyrics focus on the power and grace

Often attributed to Nanda Malini herself . Often attributed to Nanda Malini herself

Watch the official lyrics video on Nanda Malini's YouTube Channel . Nanda Malini

(බුද්ධානුභාවේන) is a revered Buddhist devotional song (Budu Guna Gee) performed by the iconic Sri Lankan vocalist Dr. Nanda Malini . The song is celebrated for its spiritual depth and is a staple in Sri Lankan Buddhist culture, particularly during religious festivals like Vesak . Key Song Features

Originally recorded and broadcast over Radio Ceylon (now SLBC) in the 1970s . Lyrical Highlights

"Buddhanu bawena sith neth pahan wee... Hela derana jana jayathu jaya mangalani" (By the power of the Buddha, may hearts and eyes be enlightened... May the people of the Sinhala land be victorious and blessed) .