343. Upanishads
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Lead us from death to life,
from falsehood to truth,
from despair to hope,
from fear to trust.
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Lead us from hate to love,
from war to peace;
Let peace fill our hearts,
let peace fill our world,
let peace fill our universe. Amen.
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These words are a paraphrase of a verse from the Upanishads, the most ancient scriptures of Hinduism. Since its introduction at a service in Westminster Abbey on Hiroshima Day, August 6, 1981, the prayer has been translated into numerous languages and circulated around the world.
In these days around Memorial Day, it seems fitting to think on these ancient words. If we want to, we can apply them.
