“We worship the three-eyed one, Lord Shiva, who is fragrant (in a state of supreme bliss), and who sustains all living beings. May he liberate us from the eternal cycle of birth and death. May he lead us to immortality,"

ॐ त्रयम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् म्रुत्योर्मुक्षिय मामृतात् ॥

Om Trayambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushti Vardhanam, Urvarukmiv Bandhanan, Mrityurmokshaya Mamratat
“We worship the three-eyed one, Lord Shiva, who is fragrant (in a state of supreme bliss), and who sustains all living beings. May he liberate us from the eternal cycle of birth and death. May he lead us to immortality,"

The Sanskrit word maha means ‘great’, mrityu means ‘death’ and jaya means ‘victory’. Mantra is a word of great power that can give protection against negative forces and it can even change one’s destiny. To overcome this fear, it is said that Lord Shiva himself gave humanity the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. Whenever there is stress, grief or illness, or when fear of death intrudes in awareness, this great mantra is chanted. The Great Death-Conquering mantra. Many names & forms, It is called the Rudra mantra, referring to the furious aspect of Shiva, the Tryambakam mantra, alluding to Shiva's three eyes and also known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra because its a life restoring mantra.‪ Hailed by the sages as the heart of the Vedas, the maha mrityunjaya mantra awakens a healing force that reaches deep into the body and mind, lifting you up in times of trouble, restores health and happiness and brings calmness in the face of death. When courage or determination are blocked, it rises up to overcome obstacles. It's recited when taking medicines, for it prepares the body and mind to make the best use of them. And so, whenever matters of health, vitality or freedom from the fear associated with death arise, the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra naturally surfaces as a remedy and comfort.

Significance and Benefits of chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra ~
The Mahamrityunjaya mantra is a potent combination of sounds that, if repeated with faith, dedication and perseverance over a period of time, leads, not only to victory over the fear of death, but eventually to victory over death itself or moksha. It is therefore known as a ‘moksha mantra’. It is stimulating and heating (unlike the Gayatri mantra, which is soothing and cooling). It bestows longevity, and is designed to cure illness. It wards off evil or negative forces by creating a protective psychic shield around the practitioner. It is said to destroy sorrow and poverty, and to fulfil all of one’s desires. Anyone who wishes to remove obstacles in life and overcome difficult situations or illness should repeat this mantra regularly.
It's life saving mantra and chant it with full faith, sincerity and devotion.
Best time to chant is early morning hours, Brahma Muhurta, around 4.00AM. Chant 108 times daily to get good health and wealth. Make it a practice to chant once when you apply bhasma or holy ash or vibhuthi or chandan or kunkum. Take a glass of water, sit facing east, pray to Lord Shiva, close the top of the glass with your right hand palm, chant the mantra for 1008 times, spray the water inside the house, take few teaspoons and give it to people. You can invoke the energy of Lord Shiva in the water by doing this.

Chant as many times possible sitting next to people who are ill or under pain. Regularly chant or play it on your phone if there is a terminally ill patient around. If your friends or relatives are suffering from cancer, or any severe chronic illness, play the mantra or chant regularly to reduce the pain. It is said that chanting of Maha Mrityunjaya generates divine vibrations that ward off all the negative and evil forces and creates a powerful protective shield. Regular chanting will protect you from sudden death, accidents, famine, misfortunes of any kind, calamity and unexplained situations. It is said to beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health and to be a moksha mantra, which bestows longevity and immortality. This mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva for warding off untimely death. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the body and utilised in Japa or Homa (havan) to get desired results. Whereas the Gayatri Mantra is meant for purification and spiritual guidance, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is meant for healing rejuvenation and nurturance.

According to Puranas, the Mahamrityunjaya 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. In another legend, Lord Shiva once saved Rishi Markandeya from ill-timed death, who worshipped Shiva with great devotion chanting this mantra. He chanted intently and Shiva himself rescued him from Yama! Jai Shri Mahakal !!