Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

 

_{History of the MahaMrityunjaya Mantra.}

_{The genesis of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra lies in Sukta 59 of the seventh mandala of the Rig Veda, one of the most ancient Sanskrit scriptures. Its roots intertwine with the saga of Markandeya, to whom Shiva imparted this chant as a remedy against premature death.}

_{This narrative recounts the tale of Rishi Bhrigu and Marudmati, fervent devotees of Shiva, who, after years of longing for a child, were granted their wish by Shiva himself. The divine boon, however, presented an intriguing choice: a brilliant yet short-lived child or a less intelligent but long-lived one. Opting for intellect, they welcomed Markandeya into the world.}

_{To shield their son from the knowledge of his fate, Rishi Bhrigu and Marudmati concealed the impending doom. Markandeya's joyful childhood persisted until his 12th birthday, the day his parents chose to unveil the truth.}

_{In the face of what was to come, Markandeya turned to Shiva through prayer and meditation. As Yama, the Deity of Dharma, approached to claim his body, Markandeya clung to a stone Shiva Linga—a representation of Shiva's divine presence. In that moment of profound devotion, Shiva manifested.}

_{With compassion and grace, Shiva commanded Yama to release Markandeya. This divine intervention not only granted Markandeya a second chance at life but also bestowed upon him the gift of immortality—the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. It became a perpetual shield, enabling Markandeya to defy death's grip and embrace a life infused with divine blessings.}

_{What happens when you chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?}

 

_{Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya brings numerous physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits. The reverberations of this mantra hold the remarkable capacity to restore health, dispel negativity, and rejuvenate your entire being.}

_{Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra}

_{Aum Tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam |}

Urvaarukamiva bandhanaan mrityormuksheeya maamritaat ||

 

_{ॐ त्र्यम्बकम यजामहे सुगंधिम पुष्टिवर्धनम् |}

_{उर्वरुकामिवा बंधनन मृत्यर्मुख्य मामृतः ॥}

_{Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Meaning of each word}

_{OM – It is said that God first appeared as a microcosm, and then a sound was heard that was audible to the ears, and that sound was the Pranava sound, the same Omkara. It is a sound form of energy. Omkaram is the confluence of the letters a-u-ma. ‘A’ is derived from the Rig Veda, ‘U’ from the Yajurveda, and ‘Ma’ from the Samaveda. Omkara arises from the confluence of these three. The source tone for Omkara. That tone is Bhagavad-gita. Omkaram helps us as a prayer.}

_{TRIAMBAKAM is the third eye replica of Shiva for the past, future, and present. Lord Shiva is called Trinetra because he has Indra, Agni, and Samatatva. Triambaka means three eyes. The microscopic eye in the center of Lord Shiva is the third eye. It is the abode of the supernatural. This is called Jyotirmath. The third eye of Shiva has both incendiary and life force.} YAJAMAHE means, “meditating”.

_{SUGANDHIM refers to His fragrance. “Su” means Good, and “Gandha” means Fragrant substance. Lord Shiva shows love to all his devotees like a good Fragrant substance spreads its aroma.}

_{PUSTIVARDHANAM means nurturing to be healthy and strong.}

_{URVAAROKAMEVA: ‘URVA’ means big and powerful or deadly. ‘AAROOKAM’ means ‘Disease’. Thus URVAROOKA means deadly diseases. Urvarookam also means Cucumber. Just as the cucumber is liberated from its stalk when it ripens, so the Lord saves us from all troubles.}

_{MRITYORMOOKSHEYA means We want the Lord to protect us from problems and even from death. Death is not just physical death. Being spiritually unconscious is also tantamount to death.}

_{MAAMRITAAT means please give me some Amritam to get out of the death inflicting diseases as well as the cycle of re-birth.}

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