This is the Mother of all Prayers : Composed by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in praise of Lord Shiva – Captures the essence of Vedas.

अनायासेने मारणं – I pray for a peaceful death without pain.

वीणा दैनेना जीवनं – A life without any dependence on others for my basic activities.

देहांते तवा सानिध्यंम – At the time of death, let my soul merge into you.

देहिमे परमेश्वरमं – Oh Lord, please grant me these three wishes.