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Universal Healing Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

सार्वभौम हीलिङ्ग महा मृत्युञ्जय मन्त्र
Also known as: Maha Mrityunjaya, Death-Conquering, Shiva Healing
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Origin & Tradition

About this mantra

The universal healing Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, chanted for protection from death, for the healing of all diseases, and for the attainment of immortality. The supreme mantra for healing and longevity.

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The Sacred Sound

Mantra in Sanskrit

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥
Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam | urvārukamiva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtāt ||
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Meaning & Word Analysis

What the words convey

We worship the three-eyed one (Shiva), who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from death, like a cucumber is severed from its vine, for the sake of immortality.

Oṁ
Primordial cosmic sound.
tryambakam
Three-eyed one (Shiva).
yajāmahe
We worship, we adore.
sugandhim
Fragrant, sweet-smelling.
puṣṭivardhanam
Nourisher, increaser of strength.
urvārukam
Cucumber, gourd.
iva
Like, as.
bandhanāt
From the bond, from the stem.
mṛtyoḥ
From death.
mukṣīya
May I be liberated.
Not.
amṛtāt
From immortality, for immortality.
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Benefits & Purpose

Why this mantra is chanted

Health
Heals all diseases and promotes longevity.
Protection
Protects from untimely death and accidents.
Spiritual
Leads to liberation (moksha) and immortality.
Mental
Removes fear of death and calms the mind.
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How to Chant

Method & traditional guidance

Count
108 times daily
Best time
Brahma muhurta or sunrise
Facing
East or North
Posture
Sukhasana or Padmasana with japa mala
Duration
Minimum 40 days for significant effect
Notes
Can be chanted for others; avoid during mourning period.
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Sources

Where this mantra appears

Rigveda
Mandala 7, Hymn 59, Verse 12 (original source).
c. 1500–1200 BCE
Shiva Purana
Extolled as the supreme healing mantra.
c. 6th–10th C
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Associated Deity

Mantra-devatā

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Related Mantras

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Panchakshari mantra for Shiva worship and liberation.
Om Namah Shivaya
Abbreviated version for daily protection.
Maha Mrityunjaya (short form)