Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
The great conqueror of death — healing, protection, and life-force renewal
How to chant: 108 times daily, especially during illness
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Lyrics in Sanskrit
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Transliteration
Om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushti-vardhanam, Urvarukamiwa bandhanaan-mrityormukshiya maamritaat.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Meaning in English
We worship the three-eyed Shiva who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from the bondage of death, just as a ripe cucumber is released from its vine — yet grant us immortality.
Astrological Benefits of Chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
This mantra is governed by Mars and invokes Shiva. In Vedic astrology, regular chanting strengthens Mars's significations in your natal chart — bringing greater health & vitality.
Which Dasha or Planetary Affliction Does Mahamrityunjaya Mantra Remedy?
Dasha & Transit Periods
- ◉8th house lord Mahadasha (longevity under pressure)
- ◉Maraka (death-inflicting) planet Dasha
- ◉Ketu Mahadasha — sudden health shocks
- ◉Saturn Antardasha with health decline
Natal Chart Afflictions
- ◈Mars afflicting the 8th house
- ◈Saturn in the 8th house
- ◈Ayushkaraka (longevity significator) afflicted
- ◈Ascendant lord in 6th, 8th, or 12th
- ◈Sun-Saturn conjunction (vitality suppression)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a classical Sanskrit mantra for health & vitality. The great conqueror of death — healing, protection, and life-force renewal. It is governed by the planet Mars and best chanted on Monday.
How many times should I chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
108 times daily, especially during illness
Which Dasha benefits most from chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
8th house lord Mahadasha (longevity under pressure). Maraka (death-inflicting) planet Dasha. Ketu Mahadasha — sudden health shocks. Saturn Antardasha with health decline.
What natal chart afflictions does Mahamrityunjaya Mantra remedy?
Mars afflicting the 8th house. Saturn in the 8th house. Ayushkaraka (longevity significator) afflicted. Ascendant lord in 6th, 8th, or 12th. Sun-Saturn conjunction (vitality suppression).
Who should chant Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
Serious illness, surgery recovery, chronic conditions, and general vitality
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