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If we try to figure out the literal meaning of this mantra, then this signifies conquering death. This mantra is chanted to please Lord Shiva. The evidence of this mantra is found in Rigveda (RV 7.59.12). It is also called the Rudra Mantra or the Tryambakam Mantra. In the Puranas and scriptures, there is a special mention of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for averting incurable diseases and avoiding premature death. One of the most powerful mantras is the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra.
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It bestows longevity, wards off calamities and prevents untimely death.
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Sage-Munis have called the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra to be the heart of the Vedas. In fact, Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a verse from the Rig Veda and is considered to be the most powerful Shiva Mantra. It is also known as the Mrit-Sanjivani mantra, because it is believed that this is an element of the life restoring knowledge gained by the sage Shukra (Venus) after strict austerity and penance. Owing to Shiva’s three eyes, the name Trayambak-mantra has also been ascribed to it. This is called Rudra Mantra, drawing from the ferocious attribute of Shiva. This mantra has many names and is polymorphic. This great mantra dedicated to Shiva as a mortal can also be found in the Rigveda. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a powerful mantra for purifying for the soul at a deep level and can have a strong benefit on emotional, mental, spiritual and physical health. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is found in the Shukla Yajurveda. Shiva Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is a mantra that protects against threats and helps the soul release from the body at the time of death. Like the Gayatri Mantra it is one of the most widely known mantra of Sanatan Dharma. The Mahamrityunjay Mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva is a centuries old technique of connecting one to pure consciousness and bliss. In this mantra, Shiva has been described as ‘the vanquisher of death’.