This mantra from the Rigveda is addressed to Lord Shiva, the three-eyed one. It is chanted for health, protection and peace, often 108 times with a rosary.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: full text
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Meaning in simple words
We worship the three-eyed Lord, who is fragrant and nourishes all. As a ripe cucumber slips from its vine, may he free us from the bond of death and lead us to immortality.
How to recite it
Bathe, sit in a clean place, light a diya and read with a calm mind. For an aarti, sing together and ring the bell. Check today's panchang for the best day and time. Today's panchang.
Questions people ask
When should I recite the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
Mondays, and in illness or fear. You can also read it on any day with faith.
Who wrote the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
Rigveda (ancient).
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