Maha mrityunjaya mantra lyrics in English

Maha mrityunjaya mantra lyrics

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a powerful and ancient Sanskrit mantra that is considered to be one of the most sacred and revered in the yogic tradition. The mantra is often chanted to conquer death, grant inner peace, strength, and prosperity, and is believed to have the power to overcome fear and bring about spiritual growth.

The mantra is composed of four lines, each containing eight syllables, and is often translated as:

“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanat Mrityor Mukshiya Ma Amritat”

Here’s a breakdown of the mantra’s meaning:

“Om” is a sacred syllable that represents the universe and the ultimate reality.

“Tryambakam” refers to Lord Shiva, who is often depicted as the destroyer of death.

“Yajamahe” means “we worship” or “we offer our respects.”

“Sugandhim” means “the fragrant” or “the sweet-smelling.”

“Pushti-Vardhanam” means “the nourisher of all beings” or “the sustainer of life.”

“Urvarukamiva” means “like a ripe fruit” or “like a fruit that is ready to be eaten.”

“Bandhanat” means “from the bond” or “from the attachment.”

“Mrityor” means “of death” or “from death.”

“Mukshiya” means “to liberate” or “to free.”

“Ma” is a suffix that indicates the object of the verb.

“Amritat” means “immortality” or “eternal life.”

The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is often chanted to:

Conquer death and fear

Grant inner peace and strength

Nourish and sustain life

Liberate oneself from the cycle of birth and death

Attain immortality and eternal life

The mantra is considered to be a powerful tool for spiritual growth and self-realization, and is often chanted during meditation, yoga practice, and other spiritual rituals.

Namaha Shivaya