Verses 15 to 18 are chanted at the time of death. They are
also chanted by Hindus in the funeral rites.
The face of truth is covered with a golden disc. Unveil it,
O Sun, so that I who love the truth may see it. (Isha Upanishad – 15)
O Sun, the sole seer, O controller, O Sun, offspring of
Prajapati, spread forth your rays and gather up your radiant light that I may
behold you of loveliest form. Whosoever is that person that also am I. (Isha Upanishad – 16)
May this life enter into the immortal breath; then many this
body end in ashes. O Intelligence, remember, remember what has been done.
Remember, O intelligence, what has been done. (Isha Upanishad – 17)
O Agni, lead us, along the auspicious path to prosperity, O
God, who knowest all our deeds. Take away from us deceitful sins. We shall
offer many prayers unto thee. (Isha Upanishad – 18)