TOI Astrology / Updated: Jul 9, 2024, 14:58 IST, The Mahamrityunjaya mantra is revered as a powerful prayer capable of defeating death and time. This sacred mantra, a prayer to Lord Shiva found in the Vedas, is also known as the Rudra Mantra or the mantra that conquers death. Its significance is highlighted in both the Vedas and Puranas.According to a mythological story in the Padma Purana, Mrikandu Rishi, through severe penance and the blessings of Lord Shiva, was granted a virtuous but short-lived son named Markandeya. When the time came for Markandeya’s life to end, Mrikandu Rishi became distraught and shared the story with his son. Following his father’s advice, Markandeya established a Shivling on the seabed in the south direction and began a severe penance.
When the god of death, Yamraj, arrived to take him, Markandeya clung to the Shivling and started chanting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra. The power of this mantra was so great that Yamraj could not touch him and had to leave.
The powerful mantra is as follows:“Om tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanamUrvarukamiva bandhanan mrityor mukshiy maa mritaat”
The meaning of this mantra is a praise to Lord Shiva, who has three eyes, whose every breath is full of life force, and who nurtures the entire world. Praising Lord Shiva with this mantra is believed to make him very happy.
To gain relief from all kinds of troubles, it is recommended to chant the Mahamrityunjaya mantra 108 times every morning with a pure mind, using a rosary made of Panchmukhi Rudraksha.
This article is written by Rajeev Aacharya, Astrologer and Vastu expert of International Sanatan Dharma Parishad Trust Ujjain. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/astrology/others/power-of-the-mahamrityunjaya-mantra-benefits-and-significance/articleshow/111602473.cms