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The Significance of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Pandit Acharya Sharma · 23 June 2026

Origin

Mahamrityunjaya appears in the Rig Veda (7.59.12) and the Yajur Veda. It is the personal mantra of Lord Shiva.

The Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

When to chant

  • During illness or recovery
  • For protection of the family
  • On Mondays and Pradosh kaal

Recommended jaap

1,25,000 repetitions completes a full anushthan.