Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Om Tryambakam Yajaamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaan Mrityor Muksheeya Maamritaat

शब्द-अर्थ (Word Meanings in Hindi)

ॐ: प्रणव, परमात्मा

त्र्यम्बकं: त्रिनेत्र (भगवान शिव)

यजामहे: हम पूजा करते हैं

सुगन्धिं: सुगंधित, दिव्य उपस्थिति

पुष्टिवर्धनम्: पोषक, जीवन के पालनकर्ता

उर्वारुकमिव: ककड़ी की तरह

बन्धनान्: बंधन से

मृत्योर्: मृत्यु से

मुक्षीय: मुक्त करे

मा: नहीं

अमृतात्: अमरता से

सम्पूर्ण अर्थ (Complete Meaning in Hindi)

"ॐ! हम त्रिनेत्र शिव की उपासना करते हैं जो सुगंधित और भक्तों के पालनकर्ता हैं। जैसे ककड़ी अपनी बेल से सहज ही अलग हो जाती है, वैसे ही हमें मृत्यु से मुक्ति दिलाएं, परन्तु अमरता से वंचित न करें।"

Word by Word Meaning (English)

Om: The primordial sound, cosmic consciousness

Tryambakam: The three-eyed one (Lord Shiva)

Yajaamahe: We worship/honor

Sugandhim: Sweet fragrance, divine presence

Pushtivardhanam: The nourisher, sustainer of life

Urvaarukamiva: Like a cucumber/melon

Bandhanaan: From bondage/attachment

Mrityor: From death

Muksheeya: Liberate/free us

Maa: Not

Amritaat: From immortality

Complete Translation (English)

"Om! We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who is naturally fragrant, immensely merciful and who is the Protector of the devotees. Worshipping him may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality just as the ripe cucumber easily separates itself from the binding stalk."

Significance of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also known as the Rudra Mantra or Tryambakam Mantra, is found in the Rig Veda (7.59.12) and is one of the most powerful mantras in Hindu tradition. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his aspect as Mrityunjaya, the conqueror of death.

Healing Benefits

  • Physical Healing: Promotes recovery from illness and disease
  • Mental Peace: Reduces anxiety, fear, and stress
  • Spiritual Protection: Creates a protective shield against negative energies
  • Longevity: Enhances life force and vitality
  • Liberation: Helps overcome the cycle of birth and death

When to Chant

  • During Illness: For healing and recovery
  • Before Surgery: For protection and successful outcomes
  • Daily Practice: For general health and well-being
  • Pradosh Time: Evening twilight for maximum benefit
  • Mondays: Especially auspicious for Lord Shiva

How to Chant

Chant 108 times using a rudraksha mala, preferably facing north or east. Begin after a bath, in a clean space, with a calm mind. Visualize Lord Shiva's benevolent form and feel his healing energy flowing through you.

Special Occasions

This mantra is particularly powerful when chanted during:

  • Shivaratri festivals
  • Solar and lunar eclipses
  • Pradosh vrat (13th day of lunar fortnight)
  • Sawan month (sacred to Lord Shiva)