The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is one of the most powerful mantras of lord shiva. It is a verse from the Rigveda. This mantra is believed to have immense spiritual and healing benefits, particularly in overcoming physical and mental challenges, including protection from untimely death.
Maha Mrityunjay mantra in Sanskrit:
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्।।
Maha Mrityunjay mantra in English:
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam |
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat |
Maha Mrityunjay mantra Meaning:
- Om: The primordial sound, representing the essence of the universe.
- Tryambakam: Three-eyed; a reference to Lord Shiva. Yajamahe: We worship or meditate upon.
- Sugandhim: Fragrant; representing the divine qualities of the deity.
- Pushti-Vardhanam: The bestower of nourishment, sustenance, and well-being.
- Urvarukam: The ripened cucumber; symbolizing the fruit of one’s karma. Iva: Like; indicating a simile.
- Bandhanan: Bondage or attachment.
- Mrityor Mukshiya: Free us from death (both physical and spiritual).
- Maamritat: Grant me liberation or immortality.
Benefits of Maha Mrityunjay mantra:
The mantra is often chanted to seek protection, good health, and spiritual upliftment. Devotees believe that regular chanting of this mantra can purify the mind, bring inner peace, and provide relief from various physical and mental ailments. It is also recited during times of distress, illness, or crisis to invoke divine grace and strength.