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Mrityunjaya, also known as Maha Mrityunjaya or Mahamrityunjaya
Mrityunjaya, also known as Maha Mrityunjaya or Mahamrityunjaya, is a powerful mantra and epithet associated with Lord Shiva in Hinduism.
What does Mrityunjaya translate to?
The term “Mrityunjaya” translates to “conqueror of death” or “victory over death.”
The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is a sacred verse from the Rigveda (one of the oldest Hindu scriptures) and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Why is the Mrityunjaya mantra chanted?
It is chanted to seek protection, healing, and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
The Mrityunjaya mantra is as follows:
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat”.
What are the benefits of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra?
This mantra is believed to have the power to alleviate physical, mental, and spiritual suffering, and to bestow longevity, good health, and spiritual liberation.
It is often chanted during prayers, meditation, and important rituals, especially during times of illness or when one seeks protection from the fear of death.
The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is considered a potent tool for overcoming obstacles, dispelling negativity, and invoking the grace and blessings of Lord Shiva, who is believed to be the ultimate conqueror of death and the embodiment of eternal consciousness.