A Universal Prayer to herald the New Year

Here is a simple prayer, a favourite of mine that contains in it the age old glory, wisdom, enduring beauty and imperishable strength of the Indian culture. The prayer becomes most relevant today at the time of acute conflicts: religious, social, cultural and familial. This coming year, let this prayer resonate across all countries, religions and people; unifying one and all towards a common pursuit of peace, love, wisdom and harmony.

Asathoma Sadgamaya
lead me from ignorance to knowledge
Thamasoma Jyothirgamaya
lead me from darkness to light
Mrithyorma Amruthangamaya
lead me from death to immortality
Om Shanti Shanti Shantihi
let there be peace, peace and more peace

Happy new year to all!