ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् |
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ||
Aum Tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam |
Urvaarukamiva bandhanaan-mrityormuksheeya maamritaat ||
Preface
The cosmos is a whirlwind of actions that perplexes and bewilders us with its contradictions.
The Maha-Mrityunjaya Mantra stands as a supreme and comprehensive representation of our aspirations amid this confusion.
One of the most revered and profoundly purifying mantras "Maha" translates to "great," while "mrityunjaya" signifies triumph over death.
Did you know it's also referred to as the Moksha Mantra? This sacred chant bestows blessings of health (Arogya), longevity (Deergha-Ayus), serenity (Santi), prosperity (Aisvarya), abundance (Pushti), contentment (Tushti), and ultimate liberation (Moksha).
Beginning
It commences with 'OM,' the primal sound encapsulating the three dimensions of existence—the recurring cycle of Srishti, Sthiti, and Samharam (Creation, Preservation, and Dissolution).
Its profound purpose lies in reminding us of our life's true meaning.
"Born into this realm of illusions for a fleeting moment, I aspire to bloom like a flower, spreading fragrance and thriving on the nourishment bestowed by the earth. Similar to the gourd, firmly attached to its stem but detached upon reaching maturity, I aim to fulfill my purpose on this planet and ultimately free myself from all limitations. Just as the gourd naturally breaks free from its strong bond, in my passing, I yearn to achieve liberation from all attachments. I seek not immortality, but release from all constraints."
And like all eternal mantras, myths, stories, and scriptures, they carry personified imagery for us to remember. In this mantra, we encounter "Thrayambakam," which signifies the Three Eyes of Shiva, and for us:
The physical eye that perceives the world around us.
The mental eye that conceives and comprehends.
The spiritual eye whose awakening allows us to glimpse beyond the illusion of the Universe (Maya).
Remember this to lead a righteous, Dharmic life!
