The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Conqueror of Death

The Mantra and Its Meaning

Original Text: ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्

Transliteration: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Mamritat

Breakdown:

• Om: The primordial sound.
• Tryambakam: Three-eyed one (Shiva).
• Yajamahe: We worship.
• Sugandhim: Fragrant.
• Pushtivardhanam: Nourishing, increasing vitality.
• Urvarukamiva: Like a cucumber.
• Bandhanan: From bondage.
• Mrityor: From death.
• Mukshiya: May I be liberated.
• Mamritat: From immortality.

Full Meaning: We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from the bondage of death, just as a cucumber is easily separated from its vine, and lead us to immortality.

Associated Deity: Lord Shiva

Origin Story: This mantra is found in the Rigveda and is considered a powerful tool for healing and protection.

How and When to Chant: This mantra can be chanted anytime, especially during illness or times of fear. Chant with devotion and sincerity. Recite it 108 times or more for healing purposes.

Benefits:

• Heals illness
• Protects from death
• Grants longevity
• Promotes overall well-being