Powerful Mantras 1: Mahamrityunjaya! Part 2 — Benefits of the Mantra

In the previous part on Mahamrityunjaya I talked about the origin of the Mantra. How it came into existence through the prayers of sage Markandeya. In case you missed the first part you can access it here-

In this continuing part I will talk about the meaning of the mantra, the benefits of chanting it and the right way to chant it.

Benefits of Chanting Mahamrityunjaya!

The origin of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra is linked to the story about Markandeya overcoming his prophesized death due the power of the mantra. This mantra is the most powerful mantra associated with Lord Shiva and is believed to be very effective against untimely death. It is more complex to recite compared to most of the mantras but people who make it a habit to chant it regularly vouch about its efficacy in reducing fear of illnesses and death.

Many people have shared their stories about how regular chanting of the mantra helped them overcome serious illnesses that were not responding to regular medications and treatments.

Complete Meaning of the Mantra!

Mahamrityunjaya mantra which was originally composed in Sanskrit is the following: