These truths will continue to exist with or without humans or life itself in the exact same way as gravity will continue to exist with or without life. Mantras are nothing but eternal truths which were discovered by Rishis or Sages who contemplated on specific aspects of life and living.
– Another narration relates to the part of Rigveda where a portion is said to have been composed by Maharishi Vashishtha and hence attributed to him Lord Shiva is said to have revealed this mantra to him – Another story is in relation to Shukracharya, the spiritual master of the demons. As a child, he was advised to pray to Lord Shiva to prevent his premature death and during the course of worship, Lord Shiva revealed this mantra to him – The most common one is connected to Rishi Markandeya. There are 3 interesting stories in connection with the origin of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. Keeping the hypothesis of divine intervention/communication aside, this could be possible in the exact same way gravity or any other laws of physics were understood intuitively first before bringing them to the common man through guided logic. This is why Vedas are also called “श्रुति” ( śruti), meaning “ that which is heard.” They are said to have been transmitted as energy/vibration through contemplation and further transmitted to other humans purely via hearing. Vedic Hymns are often referred to as “अपौरुषय” ( apauruṣaya), meaning – ‘ un-authored by a human’. Scores of articles and deliberations have been done ruminating over each word of this Mantra, but in this article, we shall aim to simplify some of the core concepts and help get a sharper perspective on “who”, “what”, “why”, “how” and “when” of this Mantra. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, by definition, protects us from our deepest fear – Fear of death. These mantras have been powerful tools for human beings in overcoming fear. Fear may be divided into 3 core categories –įear of losing things/ people dear to us andĪll efforts of man are towards conquering fear. From their core intent point of view, all these hymns are aimed at addressing the most basic/carnal weak-link that drives our thoughts, words, and deeds either directly or indirectly – Fear.įrom the day we are born, whatever we do is fundamentally a derivative of fear. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is meant for healing rejuvenation and nurturance.There is 1 common thread in these 5 mantras which is possibly the reason why people have caught on to them in greater frenzy than others. Whereas the Gayatri Mantra is meant for purification and spiritual guidance. While its energy protects and guides the initiates a mantra re-links consciousness to its deeper and more abiding nature and repetition of the mantra constitutes Japa, the practice of which develops concentration that leads to a transformation of awareness. It is also chanted while smearing Vibhuti over various parts of the Body and utilised in Japa or Homa (havan) to get desired results. This mantra is addressed to Shiva for warding off untimely death. By reciting this mantra, the effect of the curse of Daksha, which could make him die, slowed, and Shiva then took Chandra and placed it upon his head.
and also Sati during the time when Chandra suffered from the curse of Prajapati Daksha. It is said to be beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health and to be a moksha mantra which bestows longevity and immortality.Īccording to some puranas, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra has been used by many rishis.