Mahamrityunjay Mantra — Meaning and How to Chant
This mantra of Lord Shiva is a prayer for health, protection and freedom from fear, chanted especially on Mondays and in the month of Sawan.
Om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam | urvarukamiva bandhanan mrityor mukshiya maamritat ||
Meaning
Mantra
Om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam | urvarukamiva bandhanan mrityor mukshiya maamritat ||
We worship the three-eyed Shiva, fragrant and nourishing all life. As a ripe cucumber is freed from its vine, free us from the bondage of death, not from immortality.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I chant the Mahamrityunjay Mantra?
At any time, especially mornings, Mondays and the month of Sawan. Many also chant it in times of illness or worry.
Which Veda is this mantra from?
The Rig Veda (Mandala 7, Hymn 59); it also appears in the Yajur Veda.