MAHA MRUTHYUNJAYA MANTHRA

 

MAHA MRUTHYUNJAYA BEEJAKSHARA MANTHRAM -

J K SIVAN

i felt this should reach many including those who cannot read Tamil amongst us. I write this in simple words for easly understanding the contents of this essential Manthra. We are presently at a crucial juncture, when life is threatened by many unknown elements compelling us to guard against them by social distancing, avoiding touch, and keeping us hygienically clean in and out.

Our ancestors have experienced divine bliss by chanting a powerful manthra to save them from all difficulties and life threats. It is known as a simple easily memorable Maha Mruthyunjaya Mantra:

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् (oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭi-vardhanam ǀurvārukam-iva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtāt ǁ) Let me explain the meaning of this powerful simple manthra word by word: ॐ = OM is a sacred/mystical syllable in our Sanatans Dharma or hindu religion

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

यजामहे = Yajamahe, : we worship, adore, honour, revere thee, my lord Siva,

सुगन्धिम् = sugandhim: sweet smelling, fragrant ,

पुष्टि = pushti : healthy, a well-nourished condition, thriving, prosperous, fullness of life,

र्धनम् = vardhanam: the One who nourishes, strengthens,helps to increase (in health, wealth, well-being); who gladdens, exhilarates, and restores health; a good gardener,

पुष्टि: वर्धते अनेन तत् = puṣhti vardhate anena tat : The one who nourishes someone else and gives his life fullness.

उर्वारुकमिव =urvārukamiva; such as, like, the cucumber or melon

मृत्यु: + मुक्षीय = mṛtyuḥ + mukṣīya: from death + free

मा ∫ मृतात् = mā mṛtāt ; Give me Lord, immortality, emancipation

Lord Siva is known as Kaala Samhara murthy, The one has ended the life of even Yama, the god of Death. Yama is named Mrutyu. He who won Yama is Mruthyunjayan. So he who chants this maha manthra has victory over Death. It is death conquering manthra.

This manthra forms part of Rigveda (RV 7.59.12) & Yajurveda (TS 1.8.6.i; VS 3.60). As already explained above, Thriyambaka refers to Trinethra, the three eyed Lord Siva. He is also known as Rudra, who is known as Kaalakalaya (one who brought death, to death himself).

Chanting this mantra 21 times will invoke Lord Shiva, the great conqueror of death. By chanting Maha Mrityunjaya Beeja Mantra you can gain good health and prevent untimely death. The inventor of this manthra was Rishi Markandeya. It was a secret mantra, and Rishi Markandeya was the only one in the world who knew this mantra. The Moon was once cursed by King Daksha. Rishi Markandeya taught this Mahamritryunjaya Mantra to Sati, Daksha's daughter, for relieving the moon of the curse.

It is said to be beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health and to be a moksha mantra which bestows longevity and immortality.

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has been used by many Rishis as well as Sati during the time when Chandra suffered from the curse of Prajapati Daksha. By reciting this mantra, the effect of the curse of Daksha, which could make him die, and Shiva then took Chandra and placed it upon his head.

This mantra is chanted to ward off untimely death. Everytime when we apply Vibuthi on the forehead or over various parts of the body, this manthra is to be chanted to protect the body as a powerful shield.

It may be interesting to note that whereas the Gayatri Mantra is meant for purification and spiritual guidance, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is meant for healing, rejuvenation and nurturance. Hope you understood the significance of this manthra.