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Conquering Death: The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Original Text: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
Transliteration: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
Breakdown
- Om: The primordial sound.
- Tryambakam: The three-eyed one (Shiva).
- Yajamahe: We worship.
- Sugandhim: Fragrant, possessing good qualities.
- Pushtivardhanam: Nourishing, increasing vitality.
- Urvarukamiva: Like a cucumber.
- Bandhanan: From bondage.
- Mrityor: From death.
- Mukshiya: May I be liberated.
- Maamritat: To immortality.
Meaning
"We worship the three-eyed one (Shiva) who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from the bondage of death for the sake of immortality."
Deity
Lord Shiva, the destroyer of ignorance and the bestower of immortality.
Origin Story
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is found in the Rigveda. It is a powerful mantra for healing, longevity, and liberation from the fear of death.
How and When to Chant
This mantra can be chanted any time, especially when facing illness or danger. Chant it 108 times daily for healing and protection.
Benefits
- Promotes healing and longevity.
- Protects from accidents and diseases.
- Liberates from the fear of death.
- Brings peace and tranquility.