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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Significance, Meaning, Method and Timings of Chanting

Drishti GuptaDrishti GuptaUpdated 14 Jul 2021 11:30 PM IST
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra: Significance, Meaning, Method and Timings of Chanting
Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
Our holy scriptures have mentioned various Mantras to fulfill our wishes. Each mantra has its own power, significance, and Use. However, first it's the belief of the individual on the mantra.
Here, we shall discuss Maha Mrityunjaya mantra and how this could be beneficial to eradicate your problems.
Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is also known as “Rudra Mantra” or “Trayambakam Mantra. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a verse from the Rig Veda and is considered to be the most powerful Shiva Mantra.  It is believed that in times of distress and failure, the maha mrityunjaya mantra is said to uplift people from the trap of failure and rejuvenate them to think about the purpose of their life.
One of the main reasons why this mantra is so powerful and significant is because it helps your human body connect with your inner self; this mantra provides spiritual upliftment.

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Mantra and its meaning
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat

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We concentrate on our third eye which lies behind the two eyes and this gives us the power to feel you and by this, we feel happy, satisfied, and at peace in life. We know immortality is not possible but some extension can be given to our death by your powers Lord Shiva.

How to Chant Mahamrityunjay Mantra
Chant this mantra using a rudraksha mala. Chant this mantra daily early in the morning after bathing in front of the idol of Lord shiva.

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How many times do you need to chant?
To get rid of your fears chant this mantra along with rudraksha mala 1100 times.
If one wants to get rid of all the diseases, chant this mantra 11000 times.
To be blessed with a baby boy, for success, and to protect yourself from sudden death chant this mantra 1.25 lakh times.
Chant this mantra 108 times to protect you from all the problems and sufferings in your life.
 The best benefits can be derived when chanting is done in Brahma muhurta or 1.5 hours before sunrise.
This mantra is beneficial for those who are bad sleepers and witness nightmares. Chanting this mantra either before bed or at the beginning of the day can put their mind at peace and also help them have an undisturbed sleep.

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