The lyrics to Epica's Samadhi are a mix of Latin and Sanskrit phrases that reference the state of Samadhi, a meditative state in which the individual becomes one with the universe or the divine. The first two lines of the verse encourage the listener to try and quiet their minds and direct their focus to something concrete. This is followed by the final line, which is a phrase in Sanskrit that roughly means "enter the first jhana."

The first jhana is a state of consciousness that is achieved through meditation where the mind becomes fully absorbed in the object of focus. This is the foundation for the subsequent jhanas, which lead to ever-greater levels of detachment and insight. Samadhi is often seen as the ultimate goal of spiritual practice, in which the meditator transcends their ego and achieves a state of oneness with the universe.

Overall, the lyrics to Samadhi are an invitation to enter a state of deep meditation and connect with a higher consciousness. The use of Latin and Sanskrit phrases adds an air of mystery and spiritual significance to the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Solve mentem a molestis
Release your mind from disturbances

Mentem ad concretum dirige
Direct your mind to the present

Unum e jhanas intra
Enter into one of the Jhanas

Writer(s): Markus H. J. Mark Jansen, Mark Jan Jansen Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Prophecies Publishing Markus Staiger

Contributed by Joseph V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.