The Power of chanting Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
Known as Trilochak or three-eyed, Lord Shiva is known for bestowing longevity and good health to human life. He is the God of destruction and undoubtedly the most powerful deity in Hinduism. There are various ways to please Lord Shiva to take His blessings. However, according to Vedas, chanting the Mahamrityunja mantra is the most powerful of all. Known as the moksha mantra, it realigns the physical body. Also, it ensures maintenance and restoration of good health. It is the most powerful Shiv Mantra and is highly significant.
Understanding the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is made clear as below:---
• OM is not spelt out in the Rig-Veda, but has to be added to the beginning of all Mantras as given in an earlier Mantra of the Rig-Veda addressed to Ganapati.
• SUGANDHIM refers to His fragrance (of knowledge, presence and strength i.e. three aspects) as being the best and always spreading around. Fragrance refers to the joy that we get on knowing, seeing or feeling His virtuous deeds.
• PUSTIVARDHANAM: Pushan refers to Him as the sustainer of this world and in this manner. He is the Father of all. Pushan is also the inner impeller of all knowledge and is thus Savita or the Sun and also symbolizes Brahmaa the Omniscient Creator. In this manner He is also the Father of all.
• URVAAROKAMEVA: ‘URVA’ means “VISHAL” or big and powerful or deadly. ‘AAROOKAM’ means ‘Disease’. Thus URVAROOKA means deadly and overpowering diseases. (The CUCUMBER interpretation given in various places is also correct for the word URVAROOKAM). The diseases are also of three kinds caused by the influence (in the negative) of the three Guna’s and are ignorance (Avidya etc), falsehood (Asat etc as even though Vishnu is everywhere, we fail to perceive Him and are guided by our sight and other senses) and weaknesses
• BANDANAAN means bound down. Thus read with URVAROOKAMEVA, it means ‘I am bound down by deadly and overpowering diseases’.
• MRITYORMOOKSHEYA means to deliver us from death (both premature death in this world and from the never ending cycle of deaths due to re-birth) for the sake of Mokshya (Nirvana or final emancipation from re-birth).
MAAMRITAAT means ‘please give me some Amritam (life rejuvinating nectar). Read with the previous word, it means that we are praying for some ‘Amrit’’ to get out of the death inflicting diseases as well as the cycle of re-birth [specially the water is given to a dying because the water (of river Ganga obtained at Gangotri) is Amrit for men].
Significance
The Mahamrityunjaya mantra is among the oldest and an important mantra of Indian mythology. Belonging to, Lord Shiva, this mantra is a combination of three words of the Hindi language i.e Maha meaning great, Mrityun meaning death and Jaya, meaning victory. The sentence represents the conqueror the victory over death. The mantra is said to be originated by Rishi Markendeya. It is believed that the moon was once in trouble as it was cursed by the king Daksha.
At that time, the sage Markendeya gave this mantra to Daksha’s daughter, Sati for the Moon. Another belief states that this holy mantra was given by Lord Shiva to the Rishi Shukracharya. He taught it to sage Dadichi, who gave it to the emperor Kshuva, through which it reached the holy Shiv Purana.
The religious tale of Lord Shiva and this holy mantra
This mantra is beneficial for mental, physical as well as emotional health. Also known as moksha mantra, it besties longevity and immortality. According to Puranas and the holy texts, this mantra has been recited by many sages as well as Sati for the Chandra at the time of course from king Daksha. The Chandra was about to die because of the course of king Daksha however the power of this mantra changed everything. Lord Shiva came and placed the Chandra on His head protecting the moon, from death.
Meaning of the mantra
The mantra signifies and states, We concentrate on the third eye, located behind the other two eyes. This gives us the power to feel you and makes us happy, satisfies, and gives us peace in life. We know that immortality does not exist. But by your powers Lord Shiva, some extension can be given to our death.
Benefits of Chanting and How to please Lord Shiva with it?
This is a life savior mantra. Hence, one should chant it with devotion, faith, and sincerity. The best time to chant it is in Brahma Muhrat i.e. around four in the morning. Chanting the mantra creates divine energy vibes that wards off the evil or negativity from the surroundings. Hence, it is advisable to chant it as many times as possible while sitting next to the person suffering from ailments or going through the Heath issues. It relieves the pain and creates a powerful protective shield. Regular chanting of this mantra will protect one from accidents, sudden deaths, misfortune, or any such unexpected situation.
Also, This holy mantra rejuvenates and bestows health, wealth, and long life. It creates an inner environment and effectiveness of food, medicines, supportive emotions, and encouraging thoughts. One should also chant this mantra while smearing vibhuti over the body. Also, chanted in Havanas, this matra gives the desired results. It is known for its healing power and nurturance.
One should make it a practice to chant this mantra at least nine times before leaving for the office, taking medicines, or going to bed. Pray to the almighty for a safe drive and chant this mantra daily for good health as well as wealth. One should merely chant this mantra and have faith in Lord Shiva and He will surely protect you from all the troubles.
