“Asatoma Sadgamaya” is a Shanti mantra from the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. The mantra translates to “Lead me from the unreal to the real, Lead me from darkness to light, Lead me from death to immortality.” It is a prayer for guidance to transform from ignorance to knowledge, and from mortality to immortality. This post contains “Asatoma Satgamaya” lyrics and meaning
asato mā sadgamaya
tamasomā jyotir gamaya
mrityormāamritam gamaya
Oṁ śhānti śhānti śhāntiḥ
Asatoma Satgamaya Meaning in English
From ignorance, lead me to truth;
From darkness, lead me to light;
From death, lead me to immortality
Om peace, peace, peace
Chanting this powerful mantra 108 times early in the morning can bring you closer to nature and help you recognize the true meaning of life. It is also used in meetings at Isha Foundation as an invocation and a reminder to ensure that what is created works for everyone’s wellbeing.
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