Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Om Tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam | Urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā amṛtāt ||
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥
A Vedic prayer to Tryambaka Rudra seeking release from mortal bondage and connection with the immortal. It is traditionally used as a prayer for well-being, longevity, freedom
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Meaning & Significance
Benefits
- Traditionally used in deity worship
- Encourages focused devotional attention
- Connects practice with Vedic prayer tradition
How to Chant
- Chant in a clean, calm place with careful pronunciation
- For formal Vedic recitation, learn svara from a qualified teacher
Good Practice (Do's)
- Choose a clean, calm place for chanting
- Maintain clear pronunciation, steady breathing, and focused attention
- If offering worship, clean water or Bilva leaves may be offered to Shiva according to tradition
- Keep a steady repetition count that suits your daily practice rather than rushing
Avoid (Don'ts)
- Avoid chanting immediately after a heavy meal
- Do not rush through the mantra just to complete a count
- Do not intentionally change, skip, or distort the mantra's words
- Avoid chanting with a deliberately distracted or agitated mind
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