Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being, who creates, protects and transforms the universe. It is believed that Lord Shiva can be pleased easily and grants the boon to their devotees. Chanting mantra is one of the powerful ways to get connect with the divine and dedicate yourself to Lord Shiva. Mantras have psychological and spiritual powers and help us to bring harmony and peace to our life.

It means we pray to Lord Shiva, “The third eyed lord Shiva who sees what we can see but who also sees what we cannot see. I invoke, Increase my good vasanas (not of material aspects like gold, money, sex, anger, the 6 enemies etc.), my soul is like a cucumber bound (to the body), please free me from the captivity of death and give me immortality”.

According to some puranas, the Maha mrityunjaya 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, slowed, and Shiva then took Chandra and placed it upon his head.

महामृत्युंजय मन्त्रः - ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra - Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pustivardhanam

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra :
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे
सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्
मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

Benefits of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra :
• It is said to be beneficial for our mental, physical and emotional health. It promotes happiness and peace of mind. It also brings prosperity and contentment to life.

• It is also known as a “lifesaving mantra”; it conquers death and bestows immortality. It is addressed to Lord Shiva for warding off untimely death.

• Chanting of this mantra helps in overcoming the financial troubles and losses in business.

• It is also known as a moksha mantra and it connects human beings to their own inner divinity. It is believed that this Mantra evokes the Shiva within human beings and liberating one from the cycle of death and rebirth.

• The mantra is meant for healing rejuvenation and nurturance. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the body and utilised in Japa or homa for getting the desired results.

• According to Astrologers, if you are suffering from Maas, Dasha, gochara, Antardasha or any other horoscope related problems, this mantra can help you to get rid of it.