Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra - Lyrics, Meaning, Benefits, Download

Learn everything about this Shiva mantra that is known to help you overcome the fear of death

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is an intense Shiva chant, also known as the Rudra mantra or Trayambakam mantra.

Invoking Shiva in his fiercest form, Rudra, this is one of the most powerful mantras to overcome the fear of death and aging.

This mantra instills courage and willpower in those on their recovery journey from illness or past pain.

Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is part of the Ancient Healing Chants of Shiva album.

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History of the mantra
Lyrics of the mantra
Meaning of the mantra
Benefits of the mantra
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History of the mantra

This mantra finds its roots in the earliest of all Indian Vedas, the Rig Veda. It is also found in two other Vedas: Atharva Veda and Yajur Veda.

According to Hindu mythology, this mantra was chanted by a young devotee Markandeya, who feared for his life.

The brilliant young boy was born as a boon from Lord Shiva. However, the pre-condition was his life was to be short.

Through the power of his penance and this mantra, Markandeya is said to have moved Lord Shiva's heart.

Even when the God of Death came to carry him away, the power of his devotion kept him from submitting to death.

This legend is what makes the Maha Mrityunjaya (the death-defeating mantra) a common chant for the health and longevity of oneself and one's loved ones.

Lyrics of the Mantra

Om Trayambakam Yajaamahe
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Oorvarukamiva Bandhanaan
Mrityor-Mokshiyamaamrutaat

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Meaning of the Mantra

The verse-by-verse meaning of this mantra is as follows:

Line 1 :
Om Trayambakam Yajaamahe
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Meaning :
Bless me, Oh Divine Three-Eyed One, the unstoppable force of the Universe

Line 2 :
Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
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Meaning :
The One who is the aroma of the soul, and who nourishes the spirits of all beings

Line 3 :
Oorvarukamiva Bandhanaan
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Meaning :
From the web of bondage that holds us captive like cucumbers entangled in their creepers

Line 4 :
Mrityor-Mokshiyamaamrutaat
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Meaning :
Bless me, so I may achieve self-awareness and salvation from the fear of death and death itself (Mrityu's literal meaning is death). And achieve the immortality of spirit.

Benefits of listening to Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra invokes Rudra, the fiercest manifestation of Shiva.

Shiva is also a representation of the ultimate and supreme consciousness of the universe. It holds several benefits for the mind of both the chanter and the listener.

Listening to this mantra along with meditation helps you in the following ways.

Benefit 1 - Relieves fear
The mantra relieves the mind of constant fear of death and unfortunate accidents.

Benefit 2 - Self-awareness
It enhances your self-awareness making you more responsive rather than reactive

Benefit 3 - Better health
With enhanced awareness, your physical health is nurtured and improved

Benefit 4 - Beat fear of death
Practicing meditation with the sounds of this mantra helps us gain power over our darkest fears of harm or the untimely death of human life

Benefit 5 - Better focus
When practiced with a strong intention, the sounds of the mantra can help the mind to shift focus from physical mortality

Benefit 6 - Tap into cosmic energy
It guides you to the eternal non-physical energy that resides within your internal universe

These are the primary benefits of Mrityunjaya Mantra. It has also been known to remove physical pain, and rejuvenate your body.

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FAQ about Mantras

We answered some of the important questions that
can help you get started with mantra meditation

What is a mantra?

A mantra is an ancient rhythmic chant that is practiced for mental, spiritual or emotional healing. The powerful sounds of a mantra are composed to fulfil a certain intention, both for the chanter and the listener.
The oldest mantra is said to be more than 3000 years old, and mantras are found in various cultures across the world, including Hinduism and Buddhism.

What is mantra meditation?

Mantra meditation is the practice of deep focused listening to a mantra in a meditative state to fulfil a certain intention. Mantra meditation is an excellent tool to raise one's vibrations, overcome suffering and strengthen one's powers of attraction.

How does a mantra heal?

The healing power of a mantra lies in its sounds. Each mantra has been composed in order to create a certain response from the mind, body and spirit.
A mantra, when practiced repeatedly with complete surrender, has the ability to heal in the following ways:
* It swiftly detaches the mind from all current overwhelming thoughts and emotions.
* It elevates one's vibrations, creating a vibrational shield of positivity and clarity.
* It strengthens the powers of intuition and attraction.
* It soothes all pain and suffering with its deep sounds.
* It improves mental faculties like memory, concentration and creativity.
* It is an enhancing additional tool that can deepen the experience of most other spiritual practices.
* It grants these benefits to both the chanter and the listener of the mantra

Do I have to know the words and chant along?

Chanting a mantra is one way of receiving the benefits of that mantra.
However, it might be quite a difficult task to master the pronunciation of a mantra, especially if it is in a language that is foreign to you.
In that case, you can always gain the same benefits of a mantra by practicing mantra meditation. Simply put, mantra meditation is the practice of focused listening to a mantra while being in a meditative state.

Comparing the two, chanting and meditation, you should choose mantra meditation if you are at all in doubt or in difficulty regarding the pronunciation.
That's because not pronouncing the mantra right hampers its power drastically.
That said, even though it can at times be complicated to learn chanting, it is worth the effort.
Chanting a mantra is an intensely satisfying, liberating experience that you must try to gain.

Will the mantra healing really work for me?

You only have to answer three important question to figure out if mantras and mantra meditation will work for you:
Are you ready to move past your suffering and conflicts?
Are you ready to set a strong intention of well-being and give it your sincerest focus?
Are you ready to devote some time and attention to the practice of raising your vibrations every day?
If your answer to these questions is 'Yes,' then mantras will certainly work for you, and guide you on the path of your desired life.

Does the mantra provide healing for medical issues?

Although a mantra is an excellent tool for soothing our suffering and uplifting our lives, it is not an alternative for any medical treatment or therapy.
It is important to remember that while medication, treatment and medical therapy support our physical healing, mantras do the job of aligning our mind and our consciousness to derive the most from such healing.

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