Mantra

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

महामृत्युंजय मंत्र · महामृत्युञ्जयमन्त्रः

The Tryambakam mantra from the Vedic tradition, addressed to the three-eyed Lord.

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🔱Dedicated toLord Shiva
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Hindi Mantra

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.

Meaning & context

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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Text provenance

Source & verification

Rigveda 7.59.12 / Yajurvedic tradition

Ancient public-domain scripture

Last verified: 2026-09-05