Tamaso Ma Jyotir Gamaya

Let my soul fly towards the divine light I’d rather go blind than to stay in dark The light may torch my spirit in this flight Here, I may face the unpleasant truth – stark I’d rather go blind than to stay in dark Lose my mortal eyes – being enlightened Here, I may face the unpleasant truth – stark Consequences are known – I’m not frightened Lose my mortal eyes – being enlightened Oh Lord! Let my inner eyes see your face Consequences are known – I’m not frightened I’m ready for your immortal embrace Oh Lord! Let my inner eyes see your face There would be an end to my endless plight I’m ready for your immortal embrace Let darkness end; in your presence – so bright There would be an end to my endless plight The light may torch my spirit in this flight Let darkness end; in your presence – so bright Let my soul fly towards the divine light 26.08.2016 10 syllables per line "Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya" means "From darkness, lead me to light" It is from the Shanthi Mantra from The Brhadaranyaka Upanishad which is one of the older, "primary" (mukhya) Upanishads. The full Mantra and the meaning in English is given below : "Aum Asato ma sad gamaya Tamaso ma jyotir gamaya Mrtyorma amrtam gamaya Aum santi santi santih " (Brhadaranyaka Upanishad 1.3.28) meaning of which is - "From ignorance, lead me to truth; From darkness, lead me to light; From death, lead me to immortality Aum peace, peace, peace " –