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The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (Sanskrit: महामृत्युंजय मंत्र, mahāmṛtyuṃjaya mantra "Great Death-conqueringMantra"), also called the Tryambakam Mantra, is a verse of the Rigveda (RV 7.59.12). It is addressed toTryambaka, "the three-eyed one", an epithet of Rudra, later identified with Shiva.[2][3] The verse also recurs in theYajurveda (TS 1.8.6.i; VS 3.60)

Mantra textThe Mahamrityunjaya Mantra reads:

In Devanagari script:

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मा ∫ मृतात् ।।

In IAST transliteration:

oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanam ǀ

urvārukam-iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya mā ∫ mṛtāt ǁ

In some Hindu Religious books the complete mantra has been mentioned as:-oṁ hrauṁ jūṁ saḥ

oṁ bhūrbhuvaḥ svaḥ

oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanaṁ

urvārukam-iva bandhanān mṛtyormukṣīya mā ∫ mṛtāt

oṁ svaḥ bhuvaḥ bhūr

oṁ saḥ jūṁ hrauṁ oṁ

which is its Tantric version.The symbol '∫' is important because it stands for hrswa (short) vowel 'a' in amṛtāt.

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Literal Meaning of the Maha Mrityunjaya MantraWord to Word meaning of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra:-• ॐ oṁ = is a sacred/mystical syllable in Sanatan Dharma or Indian religions, i.e. Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism,

and Sikhism.[4]

• त्र्यम्बकम् tryambakam = the three-eyed one (accusative case),त्रि + अम्बकम् = tri + ambakam = three + eye

• यजामहे yajāmahe = We worship, adore, honour, revere,• सुगन्धिम् sugandhim = sweet smelling, fragrant (accusative case),• पुष्टि puṣṭi = A well-nourished condition, thriving, prosperous, fullness of life,• वर्धनम् vardhanam = One who nourishes, strengthens, causes to increase (in health, wealth, well-being); who

gladdens, exhilarates, and restores health; a good gardener,पुष्टि-वर्धनम् = puṣṭi+vardhanam = पुष्टि: वर्धते अनेन तत् = puṣṭiḥ vardhate anena tat (samas)= The one whonourishes someone else and gives his life fullness.

• उर्वारुकमिव urvārukamiva = like the cucumber, melon (in the accusative case),Note: Some people are using following explanation for urvārukam: 'urva' means "vishal" or big andpowerful or deadly. 'arukam' means 'disease'. But urva (उर्वा) does not mean 'Vishal' in sanskrit but oorva(ऊर्वा); so this translation is not correct.

• बन्धनान् bandhanān = "from captivity" {i.e. from the stem of the cucumber} (of the gourd); (the ending is actuallylong a then -t which changes to n/anusvara because of sandhi)

Note: bandhanān means bound down. Thus read with urvārukam iva, it means 'I am bound down justlike a cucumber (to a vine)'.

• मृत्योर्मुक्षीय mṛtyormukṣīya = Free, liberate From deathमृत्यु: + मुक्षीय = mṛtjuḥ + mukṣīya= from death + free (Vedic usage)

• मा ∫ मृतात् mā ∫ mṛtāt = (give) me immortality, emancipationNote: Here are two possible combinations

1) मा + अमृतात् = mā + amṛtāt = not + immortality, nectarTranslation would be: (Free me from death but) not from immortality.2) मा (माम) + अमृतात् = mā (short form of mām) + amṛtāt = myself + sure, definitelyTranslation would be: Free me from certain death.

Simple TranslationOM We worship the Three-eyed Lord who is fragrant and who nourishes and nurtures all beings. As is the ripenedcucumber (with the intervention of the gardener) freed from its bondage (to the creeper) May He liberate us fromdeath for the sake of immortality.

OriginThe Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra was found by Rishi Markandeya. It was a secret mantra, and Rishi Markandeya wasthe only one in the world who knew this mantra. The Moon was once in trouble, cursed by King Daksha. RishiMarkandeya gave the Mahamritryunjaya Mantra to Sati, Daksha's daughter, for the Moon. This is how this mantrabecame known which according to another version is the Bija mantra as revealed to Rishi Kahola that was given byLord Shiva to sage Sukracharya who taught it to Rishi Dadicha who gave it to King Kshuva through whom itreached the Shiva Purana.

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It is also called the Rudra mantra, referring to the furious aspect of Lord Shiva; the Tryambakam mantra, alluding toShiva's three eyes; and it is sometimes known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the"life-restoring" practice given to the primordial sage Sukracharya after he had completed an exhausting period ofausterity. Its Devata is Rudra or Lord Shiva in his fiercest and most destructive roopa or aspect. In the Vedas it findsits place in three texts - a) the Rig veda VII.59.12, b) the Yajur Veda III.60, and c) the Atharva Veda XIV.1.17.

SignificanceMahamrityunjaya Mantra is the great mantra for conquering death for it protects against all threats and at the time ofdeath eases the process of release. It is one of the more potent of the ancient mantras, a call for enlightenment and apractice of purifying the karmas of the soul at a deep level. It is beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health.It is also a moksha mantra which bestows longevity and immortality.According to some puranas, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has been used by many Rishis as well as Sati during thetime when Chandra suffered from the curse of Prajapati Daksha. By reciting this mantra, the effect of the curse ofDaksha, that could make him die, slowed, and Shiva then took Chandra and placed it upon his head.This mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva for warding off untimely death. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhutiover various parts of the Body and utilised in Japa or Homa (havan) to get desired results. While its energy protectsand guides the intiates a mantra re-links consciousness to its deeper and more abiding nature and repetition of themantra constitutes Japa, the practice of which develops concentration that leads to a transformation of awareness.Whereas the Gayatri Mantra is meant for purification and spiritual guidance, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is meantfor healing rejuvenation and nurturance.

References[1] http:/ / en. wikipedia. org/ w/ index. php?title=Template:Hinduism& action=edit[2] MAHA MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA MEANING, SIGNIFICANCE, AUDIO (http:/ / www. eaglespace. com/ spirit/ mahamantra. php)[3] Mrityunjaya Mantra- Victory over Death (http:/ / www. nandhi. com/ mrityunjaya. htm)[4][4] Om

External links• Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Sadhana Puja Anusthan Vidhi (http:/ / www. scribd. com/ doc/ 79199212/

Mahamrityunjaya-Mantra-Sadhana-Puja-Anusthan-Vidhi-महा-मà¥�तà¥�यà¥�à¤�à¤�य-मà¤�तà¥�र)• Mrityunjaya mantra for Original Vibhuti (http:/ / thirumoolarvibuthi. blogspot. in/ )

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