Navras
Juno Reactor vs. Don Davis Lyrics
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tamaso ma jyotir gamaya
mrtyor mamrtam gamaya
Om shanti shanti shanti
Jnani manasa saha
Buddhis ca na vicestate
The lyrics of Juno Reactor's song "Navras" are heavily influenced by Indian philosophy and spirituality. The first few lines, "Asato ma sad gamaya, tamaso ma jyotir gamaya, mrtyor mamrtam gamaya", are taken from an ancient Hindu scripture called the Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. The translation of these lines is "Lead me from the unreal to the Real, from darkness to Light, from death to immortality". This is a prayer or meditation on the path toward finding truth and enlightenment.
The next line, "Om shanti shanti shanti", is a commonly used mantra in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. Each repetition of "shanti" represents a desire for peace and tranquility in the physical, mental, and spiritual realms.
The final line, "Jnani manasa saha, Buddhis ca na vicestate, Tam ahuh paramam gatim", is also derived from Hindu philosophy. It means "The wise and the learned, their words do not differ; they call the ultimate goal by the same name". This line emphasizes the importance of seeking knowledge in order to achieve enlightenment, and recognizes that although different paths may be taken, the goal is the same.
Overall, "Navras" is a lyrical exploration of spiritual themes, and serves to highlight the importance of finding peace and harmony within oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
Asato ma sad gamaya
Lead me from untruth to truth
tamaso ma jyotir gamaya
Lead me from darkness to light
mrtyor mamrtam gamaya
Lead me from death to immortality
Om shanti shanti shanti
Om, peace, peace, peace
Jnani manasa saha
The wise say that knowledge and the mind go hand in hand
Buddhis ca na vicestate
Intelligence cannot stand alone
Tam ahuh paramam gatim
That is called the highest state of being
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Mute Song Limited
Written by: DON DAVIS, BEN WATKINS
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