Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

The Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam |
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan-Mrityor-Mukshiya Maamritat ||

Meaning

We worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), who is fragrant and nourishes all. Just as the ripe cucumber is freed from its creeper, may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality.

Word-by-Word Meaning:

त्र्यम्बकं (Tryambakam): The three-eyed one (Shiva)
यजामहे (Yajamahe): We worship
सुगन्धिं (Sugandhim): Fragrant, pleasant
पुष्टिवर्धनम् (Pushtivardhanam): Nourisher, one who increases vitality
उर्वारुकमिव (Urvarukamiva): Like the cucumber or melon
बन्धनात् (Bandhanat): From the bondage (of death)
मृत्योः (Mrityoh): From death
मुक्षीय (Mukshiya): May we be liberated
मा (Maa): Not
अमृतात् (Amritat): From immortality

Benefits of Chanting

Promotes healing and recovery from illness.
Bestows longevity and protects from untimely death.
Provides mental peace and reduces stress.
Aids in spiritual growth and liberation.
Removes negative influences and fears.
Strengthens willpower and resilience.