'Force Mind To Be Rational & Intelligent,' Sangakkara's Heartfelt Message Post Sri Lanka Blasts

A series of eight blasts have left the island nation devastated with death toll touching 300 leaving over 500 injured. The blast at Churches filled with people on Easter, hotels and other places have left mayhem in Sri Lanka and there are 35 foreigners among the dead.

Now, Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara posted a heart felt message in wake of the attack.

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"I am shocked and saddened by these despicable acts of barbarism," the cricketer turned commentator wrote.

Here is a copy of the post:

"My heart breaks for the victims and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to extend my love and condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and I wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery. I also wish more strength to the hearts and hands of the first responders and the medical personnel who are attending to the injured and to the security personnel who are trying to bring the situation under control," he wrote.

"While we struggle to comprehend the depths of depravity people can descend to, and while we all grieve in unison, we need to find the strength to stand together as Sri Lankans; shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart. Together we can get through. Divided we have but little hope."

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The celebrated sportsman also added that though hearts were currently overwhelmed with emotion, Sri Lankans including those who survive the victims, need to be rational and intelligent.

"Even though our hearts are overwhelmed with emotion, it is vital that we force our minds to be rational and intelligent. Do not rush to judgement or conclusions. Let¡¯s give ourselves time to grieve. Let¡¯s give ourselves the space to try and understand the ground reality. Loved ones have died. Fellow Sri Lankans have died. Guests visiting our country have died.

Do not buy into the spin or conjecture or the conspiracy theories. This is not a game. Eschew the efforts of those who shamefully try to politicise this tragedy. Let the authorities investigate. Let the authorities bring these cowardly terrorists to justice.

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I am shocked and saddened by these despicable acts of barbarism. My heart breaks for the victims and all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. I would like to extend my love and condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives and I wish all those injured a speedy and full recovery. I also wish more strength to the hearts and hands of the first responders and the medical personnel who are attending to the injured and to the security personnel who are trying to bring the situation under control. While we struggle to comprehend the depths of depravity people can descend to, and while we all grieve in unison, we need to find the strength to stand together as Sri Lankans; shoulder to shoulder and heart to heart. Together we can get through. Divided we have but little hope. Even though our hearts are overwhelmed with emotion, it is vital that we force our minds to be rational and intelligent. Do not rush to judgement or conclusions. Let¡¯s give ourselves time to grieve. Let¡¯s give ourselves the space to try and understand the ground reality. Loved ones have died. Fellow Sri Lankans have died. Guests visiting our country have died. Do not buy into the spin or conjecture or the conspiracy theories. This is not a game. Eschew the efforts of those who shamefully try to politicise this tragedy. Let the authorities investigate. Let the authorities bring these cowardly terrorists to justice. For us, our focus should be to love and support those who have been affected. To continue to have compassion and empathy for our neighbours. To keep each other safe. To try and ensure our thoughts, words and deeds enable and empower us to lift each other out of this tragedy. To join together and try our hardest to ensure that no such tragedy can ever occur again.

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For us, our focus should be to love and support those who have been affected. To continue to have compassion and empathy for our neighbours. To keep each other safe. To try and ensure our thoughts, words and deeds enable and empower us to lift each other out of this tragedy. To join together and try our hardest to ensure that no such tragedy can ever occur again."

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Other cricketers including spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan have condemned the attack. The world was shocked by the series of blasts in Sri Lanka and world leaders have expressed their concern over the situation in Sri Lanka.