The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra from the Rigveda (Mandala 7, Sukta 59) is the sovereign life-giving mantra of Lord Shiva (Tryambaka). Below you will find the complete sacred text for chanting in both Sanskrit/Hindi and Hinglish, followed by word-by-word Sanskrit analysis and complete bilingual meaning.
महामृत्युंजय मंत्र — सम्पूर्ण संस्कृत एवं हिंदी पाठ
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra — Hinglish Chanting Text
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam,
Urvarukam-Iva Bandhanan Mrityor-Mukshiya Mamritat.
मंत्र का शब्दार्थ एवं भावार्थ (Word Meaning & Translation)
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam,
Urvarukam-Iva Bandhanan Mrityor-Mukshiya Mamritat.
हम त्रिनेत्रधारी भगवान शिव की आराधना करते हैं, जो समस्त संसार में सुगंध के समान व्याप्त हैं और सभी प्राणियों का पोषण करते हैं। जैसे एक पका हुआ खरबूजा अपनी बेल के बंधन से सहज ही मुक्त हो जाता है, वैसे ही हम भी मृत्यु और संसार के बंधनों से मुक्त हों, किंतु अमरता के अमृत से कभी वंचित न हों।
We meditate upon the Three-Eyed Lord Shiva, who permeates all existence with divine fragrance and nourishes all living beings. Just as a ripe fruit is liberated naturally and effortlessly from its vine, may we be liberated from the bondage of mortality and worldly attachment, anchored forever in the nectar of spiritual immortality.
Word-by-Word Sanskrit Meaning
| Sanskrit Term | Spiritual Meaning |
|---|---|
| Tryambakam | The three-eyed one (seeing past, present, future; waking, dreaming, deep sleep) |
| Yajāmahe | We honor, worship and meditate upon |
| Sugandhim | The fragrant, sweet presence that fills creation |
| Pushti-vardhanam | The nourisher who expands life, health and spiritual wellbeing |
| Urvārukam iva | Like a ripe cucumber / melon |
| Bandhanāt | From the stalk / captivity of worldly bondage |
| Mṛtyoḥ mukṣīya | May we be liberated from death and mortality |
| Mā amṛtāt | Never severed from the nectar of immortality and truth |
Chanting Vidhi & 108 Japa Practice
- Posture & breath: Sit comfortably facing East or North with a straight spine and slow diaphragmatic breathing.
- Rudraksha Mala: Traditional japa is performed using a 108-bead Rudraksha rosary.
- Daily consistency: A regular morning practice of 11, 21, or 108 repetitions produces sustained mental clarity and inner peace.
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