Powerful and Magical Mahamrityunjay Mantra: Correct way to chant, Meaning, benefits.

The powerful Maha Mrityunjay Mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva, which gives power to overcome all fears and also saves from the cycle of birth.Table of Contents

1. Mahamrityunjay Mantra
2. Meaning of the Mahamrityunjay mantra
3. To which deity the mantra is dedicated to?
4. Benefits of chanting maha mrityunjaya mantra.
5. Do’s and Don’ts while chanting the mantra.
6. Best time to chant the mantra.
7. Can women chant this mantra during menstruation?
8. How many times should the mantra be chanted in a day?

Mahamrityunjay Mantra

Sanskrit

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् |
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ||

English-
Aum Tryambakam yajaamahe
sugandhim pushtivardhanam |
Urvaarukamiva bandhanaan
mrityormuksheeya maamritaat ||

Meaning of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Meaning of mantra by each word
Aum - symbol of god
Tryambakam- lord shiva
Yajaamahe- meditating
Sugandhim- su means good and gandha means fragrance.
Pushtivardhanam- nurturing to be healthy and strong
Urvaarukamiva- urva means powerful, aarukamiva means disease
Bandhanaan- boundation/ Actually longer than the ending.
Mrityormuksheeya- wants protection from problems and even from death.
Maamritaat- give some amrit to protect from disease and cycle of rebirth.

Simply, it Means This mantra means that we worship Lord Shiva, who has three eyes, who infuses life force in every breath and nurtures the entire world.

To which deity the mantra is dedicated to?

This mantra addresses Lord Shiva as the one with three eyes (Triyambaka), who is fragrant and nourishing. The mantra states that just as the watermelon (urvaruka) is freed from its bondage (vine), in the same way it liberates us from the clutches of death and grants us immortality. This mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

Benefits of chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Chanting the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has been reported to have many benefits, including:
1. Good health and longevity.
2. Freedom from diseases.
3. Providing peace and stability to the mind.
4. Overcome fear and anxiety.
5. Assist in spiritual development.

Do’s and don’ts while Chanting mantra

Do’s-
Like every mantra, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is also chanted with some rules.

Things needed for the puja: 

1. Before chanting, sit on a pure seat and light a lamp in front of the Shivalinga or the picture of Lord Shiva. You can also offer water, Belpatra and Dhatura to Lord Shiva.
2. Purification of conscience: While chanting, keep the mind pure and concentrate on the meaning of the mantra.

Don’t-

1. Never do mantra chanting without taking a bath. Always make sure to wear clean clothes while chanting.
2. The place shouldn’t be dirty. The place where you are doing mantra chanting should be clean and quiet.
3. Never sit on the ground directly. Always use an ‘Asana’ to sit on the ground while chanting.
4. You shouldn’t mispronounce any word of Mantra.

Best time to chant:

1. Time before sunrise (Brahma Muhurta)
2. Evening time

Can women chant while menstruating?

According to some beliefs, women should not chant mantras during menstruation. However, some beliefs also say that Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a purification mantra and can be chanted. For this, you can take advice from a Pandit.

How many times should a mantra be chanted in a day?

You can chant as per your devotion. Ideally, chanting 108 times is considered auspicious. You can increase or decrease the number of chanting as per your capacity. Chanting with emotion and devotion is more important than the number of chants. Chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra regularly can bring positive changes in your life.