Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
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ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
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ॐ The sacred primordial sound
त्र्यम्बकम् The three-eyed one (Shiva) accusative singular
यजामहे We worship, we honor 1st person plural present
सुगन्धिम् The fragrant one, sweet-smelling accusative singular
पुष्टिवर्धनम् The one who nourishes and strengthens accusative singular
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्
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उर्वारुकम् Cucumber accusative singular
इव Like, as
बन्धनात् From bondage ablative singular
मृत्योः From death ablative singular
मुक्षीय May we be liberated optative 1st person
मा Not
अमृतात् From immortality ablative singular
Meaning
The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is one of the most powerful mantras dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is known as the “Death-Conquering Mantra” and appears in the Rig Veda (Mandala 7), composed by Sage Vasishtha.
Complete meaning: “We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings. Just as a ripe cucumber is naturally freed from its vine, may He liberate us from the bondage of death, but not from immortality.”
Benefits
- Healing: This mantra is chanted for recovery from serious illnesses
- Longevity: Grants long life and good health
- Fearlessness: Removes the fear of death and untimely demise
- Spiritual strength: Develops inner strength and courage
- Protection: Shields from negative energies and harmful forces
How to Chant
- Mondays or Maha Shivaratri are especially auspicious for chanting
- Use a Rudraksha mala for counting
- Chant a minimum of 108 times (one mala)
- Meditate on Lord Shiva while chanting
- Best chanted during early morning or evening twilight
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