Mahāmrityunjaya Mantra
Firstly, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra also known as the Rudra Mantra or Tryambakam Mantra, is a verse of the Rigveda. The sūkta is addressed to Tryambaka, “The Three-eyed One”, an epithet of Rudra who is identified with Shiva in Shaivism. The verse also recurs in the Yajurveda.
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Lyrics in Sanskrit
Aum Tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam |
Urvaarukamiva bandhanaan-mrityormuksheeya maamritaat ||
The Meaning of the Mantra:
We worship the three-eyed One, who is fragrant and who nourishes all.
Like the fruit falls off from the bondage of the stem, may we be liberated from death, from mortality.
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra - 108 times
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Significance of the Manthra
It is said to be beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health and to be a moksha mantra which bestows longevity and immortality.
In other words, According to some puranas, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has been used by many rishis. and also Sati during the time when Chandra suffered from the curse of Prajapati Daksha. However By reciting this mantra, the effect of the curse of Daksha, which could make him die, slowed, and Shiva then took Chandra and placed it upon his head.
Lastly, This mantra is addressed to Shiva for warding off untimely death. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the Body and utilised in Japa or Homa (havan) to get desired results. In other words, While its energy protects and guides the initiates a mantra re-links consciousness to its deeper and more abiding nature and repetition of the mantra constitutes Japa. Hence, The practice of which develops concentration that leads to a transformation of awareness. Whereas the Gayatri Mantra is meant for purification and spiritual guidance. In conclusion, The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is meant for healing rejuvenation and nurturance.
