The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is observe to be beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health and to be a moksha mantra which bestows longevity and immortality. Also know as Rudra mantra, is address to Shiva for warding off untimely death. It is also chant while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the body and utilise in Japa or Homa (havan) to get desirable results. While its energy protects and guides the initiates a mantra re-links consciousness to its deeper and more abiding nature and repetition of the mantra constitutes Japa, the practice of which develops concentration that leads to a transformation of awareness.
Mantra:
Om Trayambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam,
Urvarukmiv Bandhanat, Mrityurmokshaya Mamratat
(maha mrityunjaya mantra in hindi)
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्उ
र्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्
Meaning: “We concentrate on our third eye which lies behind the two eyes. This gives us the power to feel you and by this we feel happy, satisfied and peace in life. We know immortality is not possible but some extension can be given to our death by your powers Lord Shiva.”
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Whereas the Gayatri Mantra signifies purification and spiritual guidance. The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra signifies healing rejuvenation and nurturance. It is a combination of three Hindi language words i.e. ‘Maha’, which means great, ‘Mrityun’ means death and ‘Jaya’ means victory, which turns into conquer or victory over death. It is also familier as ‘Rudra Mantra’ or ‘Trayambakam Mantra’.
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Furthermore Maha Mrityunjaya rejuvenates, bestows health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity and contentment. With faith in Lord Shiva, the healing and nourishing forces enter the human body through foods, medicines, supportive emotions, and encouraging thoughts. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra attracts these forces and creates an inner environment to enhance their effectiveness.
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