Experience the 1970s radio version on YouTube . Nanda Malini: Buddhanu Baw | Infolanka Miyuru Gee
Watch the official lyrics video on Nanda Malini's YouTube Channel .
Originally recorded and broadcast over Radio Ceylon (now SLBC) in the 1970s . Lyrical Highlights
The song's chorus emphasizes inner peace and national well-being through Buddhist teachings:
Listen to "Buddhanu Bhawena" on Spotify or Shazam .
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 ) .
(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
"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) .