Lord Shiva · Mantra

Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

A revered Vedic mantra to Lord Shiva, recited for health, healing and protection.

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मूल पाठ · Original Text

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥

English Transliteration

Om Tryambakaṁ Yajāmahe Sugandhiṁ Puṣṭi-vardhanam, Urvārukam-iva Bandhanān Mṛtyor-mukṣīya Mā'mṛtāt.

Meaning

We worship the three-eyed Lord who nourishes all beings. As a ripe cucumber is freed from its vine, may we be freed from death — for the sake of immortality, not from life.

Benefits / when to read

Traditionally recited for healing, courage, protection and overcoming fear.

Suggested day / time

Mondays and during illness or difficult times; ideally in a calm state.

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