Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam
urvārukamiva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya mā'mṛtāt
oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam
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urvārukamiva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya mā'mṛtāt
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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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- Mahamrityunjaya Mantra — Rigveda 7.59.12; also transmitted in Yajurveda recensions
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Meanings are compiled and edited by the Ved Path team, and are being progressively reviewed for accuracy.
