Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
महामृत्युंजय मंत्र · महामृत्युञ्जयमन्त्रः
The Tryambakam mantra from the Vedic tradition, addressed to the three-eyed Lord.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant with grace, who nourishes every being.
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
May we be released from the bondage of death like a ripe fruit from its stem, without losing immortality.
What does Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra mean?
A Vedic prayer invoking the three-eyed divine presence and seeking freedom from bondage and mortality, often recited for well-being and spiritual strength.
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Source & verification
Rigveda 7.59.12 / Yajurvedic tradition
Ancient public-domain scripture
Last verified: 2026-09-05