It helped Chandra to get the blessings of Lord Shiva who finally adored and placed Him upon his head.
The effect of chanting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra was so powerful that it relieved Lord Chandra of the curse which could have made him to die. In fact, the Puranas state that the Mahamrityunjaya mantra was used by the Rishis and even by Sati when Lord Chandra suffered a curse from King Daksha. It has been used from times immemorial for getting healthy and long lives. Moreover, the Mahamrityunjaya mantra is regarded as a Moksha mantra bestowing longevity and immortality. It is said that Mahamrityunjaya mantra is very helpful in providing all-round physical, mental, and emotional heath. Maamritat – Protect me, liberate me, and bless me with rejuvenating nectar. Mukshiya – Meaning liberation from the cycle of physical, mental, and spiritual death. Urvarukamiva – Meaning the big and powerful diseases of ignorance and untruth.īandhanan – Meaning bound of ignorance, disease, and untruth. Pushtivardhanam – It is this fragrance of Lord Shiva that sustains and nourishes all beings. Sugandhim – The ultimate fragrance that permeates the whole existence as we meditate on Lord Shiva. Yajamahe – We rejoice in meditating upon Lord Shiva. May He liberate us from death and bless us for the sake of immortality.”ĪUM/OM – The absolute reality encompassing the three levels of conscious, unconscious, and subconscious. “We meditate on the three-eyed glorious Lord Shiva who nourishes all like a fragrance. Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Meaning/Interpretation It helps to create positive vibes and protects against calamities. The Mahamrityunjaya mantra is also useful in improving money, finance, health, and happiness.
It is believed that by regular chanting of Mahamrityunjaya mantra with full devotion, one is guarded against untimely death, critical illnesses, diseases, and evil spirits. He grants all the wishes of devotees who regularly chant this mantra and relieves them from any kind of suffering. It is said that regular chanting of Mahamrityunjaya mantra helps to invoke the powers of Lord Shiva. Moreover, the Mahamrityunjaya mantra helps to attain Moksha.Īs Mahamrityunjaya mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva, religious and disciplined chanting of this mantra helps to get the blessings of Lord Shiva. This mantra has a very powerful healing nature. It has been referred as Mrita Sanjivini Mantra as it mainly helps in attaining immortality. It was originally sited in Rig Vedas as the most powerful mantra for conquering death. The Mahamrityunjaya mantra holds a very high place among all Mantras in the Hindu tradition. It was then given to King Kshuva and finally reached the Shiva Purana. It is said that Rishi Markandeya gave the Mahamrityunjaya mantra to Sati (who was King Daksha’s daughter) for the Moon.Īccording to another popular Hindu belief, the Mahamrityunjaya mantra was given by Lord Shiva to sage Sukracharya, who then taught it to Rishi Dadichi. So, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra means that which conquers death or victory over death.Īccording to Hindu mythology, once Moon was in immense trouble. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a combination of three Sanskrit words – ‘Maha’ meaning great, ‘Mrityun’ meaning death, and ‘Jaya’ meaning victory.
It is said that the Mahamrityunjaya mantra has been created by Rishi Markandeya. It is also known as ‘Tryambakam Mantra’ or ‘Rudra Mantra.’ It is deemed as one of the oldest and most powerful mantras in Hindu mythology. Mahamrityunjaya mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva.