Mahamrityunjaya mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

After sati, Lord Shiva's first consort self-destructed herself by jumping into the Agni Kund, lord shiva could not control his anger. Reacting to this tragedy, he created two demons ( veerabhadra and rudrakali) and their main purpose was to end Daksha. They wrecked the sacrificial event and beheaded Daksha infornt of everyone. Shiva, on the other hand, put the lifeless body of Sati on his shoulders and started roaming all over the world, lamenting the loss of his beloved wife. All the gods came together to calm him down and convince him to end the violence. Finally calming down, he brought Daksha back to life, but with the head of a goat. This is a representation of Daksha's pride to end, and a symbol that pride is the bane of everything in life, and to live happily, one has to end their pride.

Meaning

Om, We Worship the Three-Eyed One, Who is Fragrant, Increasing the Nourishment. From these many Bondages similar to Cucumbers (tied to their Creepers), May I be Liberated from Death (Attachment to Perishable Things) So that I am not separated from the perception of Immortality (Immortal Essence pervading everywhere).

Benefits

One of the most, if not the most powerful mantra, the mrityunjay Mantra if chanted religiously with complete faith has the power to change fate.Although, one should be careful when and how to chant mrityunjaya Mantra, as there is some restriction that is involved while chanting this mantra.Reciting this significant mantra brings strength and courage to those that are feeling weak and powerless and makes them aware of ways to come out of a problem.The word “mahamrityunjay” itself means “ victory over death”. This suggests that if someone is stressed because of the fear of death or has someone they love who is very ill and is standing between life and death, chanting this mantra will help a lot, mentally and physically.

Instructions to chant this Mantra