Guidance, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is meant for healing rejuvenation Whereas the Gayatri Mantra is meant for purification and spiritual Repetition of the mantra constitutes Japa, the practice of whichĭevelops concentration that leads to a transformation of awareness. Mantra re-links consciousness to its deeper and more abiding nature and While its energy protects and guides the intiates a Over various parts of the Body and utilised in Japa or Homa (havan) to It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti This mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva for warding off untimely death. By reciting this mantra, the effect of the curse of Daksha, that could make him die, slowed, and Shiva then took Chandra and placed it upon his head.
Īccording to some puranas, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has been used by many Rishis as well as Sati during the time when Chandra suffered from the curse of Prajapati Daksha. It is also a moksha mantra which bestows longevity and immortality. It is beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health. It is one of the more potent of the ancient mantras, a call forĮnlightenment and a practice of purifying the karmas of the soul at aĭeep level. It protects against all threats and at the time of death eases the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is the great mantra for conquering death for In the Vedas it finds its place in three texts - a) the Rig veda VII.59.12, b) the Yajur Veda III.60, and c) the Atharva Veda XIV.1.17. Its Devata is Rudra or Lord Shiva in his fiercestĪnd most destructive roopa or aspect. To the primordial sage Sukracharya after he had completed an exhausting Mantra because it is a component of the "life-restoring" practice given It is also called the Rudra mantra, referring to the furious aspect of Lord Shiva the Tryambakam mantra, alluding to Shiva's three eyes and it is sometimes known as the Mrita-Sanjivini Through whom it reached the Shiva Purana. Sukracharya who taught it to Rishi Dadicha who gave it to King Kshuva This is how this mantra became known which according to another version is the Bija mantraĪs revealed to Rishi Kahola that was given by Lord Shiva to sage Markandeya gave the Mahamritryunjaya Mantra to Sati, Daksha's daughter, for the Moon. The Moon was once in trouble, cursed by King Daksha. It was a secret mantra,Īnd Rishi Markandeya was the only one in the world who knew this The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra was found by Rishi Markandeya. May He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality. Intervention of the gardener) freed from its bondage (to the creeper) OM We worship Shiva, the Three-eyed Lord who is fragrant and who Urva (उर्वा) does not mean 'Vishal' in sanskrit but oorva (ऊर्वा) so please make the necessary correction here! मामृतात māmṛtāt = (give) me immortality, emancipation.Iva, it means 'I am bound down just as by deadly and overpowering बन्धनान् bandhanān = "from captivity" (of the gourd) (the ending is actually long a then -d which changes to n/anusvara because of sandhi).(in the negative) of the three guṇas and are ignorance ( avidyā ), falsehood (asat, as even though Vishnu is everywhere, we fail to perceive Him and are guided by our sight and other senses) and weaknesses ( ṣaḍripu, a constraint of this physical body and Shiva is all powerful). The diseases are also of three kinds caused by the influence Places is also correct for the word urvārukam, but not apt for this (The pumpkin interpretation given in various :::::Note:- urvārukam: 'urva' means "vishal" or big and powerful उर्वारुकमिव urvārukamiva = like the pumpkin (in the accusative case),.वर्धनम् vardhanam = One who nourishes, strengthens,Ĭauses to increase (in health, wealth, well-being) who gladdens,Įxhilarates, and restores health a good gardener,.पुष्टि puṣṭi = A well-nourished condition, thriving, prosperous, fullness of life,.सुगन्धिम् sugandhim = sweet smelling, fragrant (accusative case),.यजामहे yajāmahe = We worship, adore, honour, revere,.त्र्यम्बकम् tryambakam = the three-eyed one (accusative case),.ॐ oṁ = is a sacred/mystical syllable in Sanatan Dharma or Indian religions, i.e.Word to Word meaning of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra:. Literal Meaning of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Oṁ hrauṁ jūṁ saḥ oṁ bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanaṁ urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtāt oṁ svaḥ bhuvaḥ bhūḥ oṁ saḥ jūṁ hrauṁ oṁ
In some Hindu Religious books the complete mantra has been mentioned as:. In ( IAST transliteration): oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanamǀ urvārukam-iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtātǁ 2 Literal Meaning of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra.