Dedicated to Lord Shiva (Tryambakam)
The 'Great Death-Conquering Mantra' from the Rig Veda. For healing, protection, and liberation from fear of death.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
Chant Count
108 times daily, or 11/21/51 times
Best Time
Early morning or before sleep
Benefit: Heals diseases, prevents accidents, removes fear of death, liberates from the cycle of birth and death. The most powerful mantra for physical and spiritual healing.
Sit facing North or East. Use a rudraksha mala (best for Shiva mantras). Light a ghee lamp. Offer bilva (bel) leaves if available. For healing a specific illness, chant 108 times daily for 40 days (one mandala). The mantra can also be chanted over water, which is then given to the sick person to drink.
We worship the three-eyed Lord Shiva, who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. May he liberate us from the bondage of death like a ripe cucumber naturally falls from its vine, and may he grant us immortality.
Yes, absolutely. This mantra is often chanted for the healing of family members. You can visualize the person while chanting and dedicate the merit to them.
For serious conditions, chant 108 times daily for 40 consecutive days (one mandala). You can also perform a full 1,008 chants on a Monday or Pradosham day.
Ask Pandit Shivananda for personalized guidance on mantra practice.