Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Deity: Lord Shiva

Source: Rigveda 7.59.12

Sanskrit (Devanagari)

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्

Transliteration

Om Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṃ Puṣṭi-Vardhanam Urvārukam-Iva Bandhanān Mṛtyor-Mukṣīya Māmṛtāt

Meaning

We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva who nourishes all beings; may He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality, just as the ripe cucumber is severed from its bondage to the vine

Significance

Powerful mantra for health, longevity, and protection from untimely death. Chanted for healing and overcoming fear of death.

Benefits

Promotes healing and recovery from illness, extends lifespan, removes fear of death, provides protection from accidents and diseases

Practice Frequency

Chanted 108 times daily during illness, or regularly for disease prevention and longevity

Related Deities

Lord Shiva, Supreme Healing Power