Shiv - महामृत्युंजय स्तोत्र
Complete lyrics, meaning, benefits, and chanting guidelines for this powerful Vedic mantra.
Shiv - महामृत्युंजय स्तोत्र
Doha (दोहा)
The persons having terminal diseases or chronic diseases, continuous indifferent health must recite Mahamrityunjay Stotra as per the Vedic rule.
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Main Mantra / Chopai (चौपाई)
ॐ रुद्रं पशुपतिं स्थाणुं नील-कण्ठमुमापतिम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं, किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।।1।।
नील-कन्ठं काल-मूर्त्तिं कालज्ञं काल-नाशनम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं, किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 2।।
नील-कण्ठं विरूपाक्षं निर्मलं निलय-प्रदम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं, किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 3।।
वामदेवं महा-देवं लोक-नाथं जगद्गुरुम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं, किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 4।।
देवदेवं जगन्नाथं देवेशं वृषभ-ध्वजम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं, किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 5।।
त्र्यक्षं चतुर्भुजं शान्तं जटामकुटधारिणम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 6।।
भस्मोद्धूलितसर्वाङ्गं नागाभरणभूषितम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 7।।
अनन्तमव्ययं शान्तं अक्षमालाधरं हरम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 8।।
आनन्दं परमं नित्यं कैवल्यपददायिनम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 9।।
अर्द्धनारीश्वरं देवं पार्वतीप्राणनायकम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।।10।।
प्रलयस्थितिकर्त्तारमादिकर्त्तारमीश्वरम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 11।।
व्योमकेशं विरूपाक्षं चन्द्रार्द्धकृतशेखरम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 12।।
गङ्गाधरं शशिधरं शङ्करं शूलपाणिनम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 13।।
अनाथः परमानन्तं कैवल्यपदगामिनि।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 14।।
स्वर्गापवर्ग-दातारं सृष्टिस्थित्यन्तकारणम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 15।।
कल्पायुर्द्देहि मे पुण्यं यावदायुररोगताम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 16।।
शिवेशानां महादेवं वामदेवं सदाशिवम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 17।।
उत्पत्ति-स्थिति-संहार-कर्तारमीश्वरं गुरुम्।
नमामि शिरसा देवं किं नो मृत्युः करिष्यति ।। 18।।
फलश्रुति
मार्कण्डेयकृतं स्तोत्रं यः पठेच्छिवसन्निधौ।
तस्य मृत्युभयं नास्ति नाग्निचौरभयं क्वचित् ।। 19।।
शतावर्त्तं प्रकर्तव्यं संकटे कष्टनाशनम्।
शुचिर्भूत्वा पथेत्स्तोत्रं सर्वसिद्धिप्रदायकम् ।। 20।।
मृत्युञ्जय महादेव त्राहि मां शरणागतम्।
जन्ममृत्युजरारोगैः पीडितं कर्मबन्धनैः ।। 21।।
तावकस्त्वद्गतः प्राणस्त्वच्चित्तोऽहं सदा मृड।
इति विज्ञाप्य देवेशं त्र्यम्बकाख्यमनुं जपेत् ।। 22।।
नमः शिवाय साम्बाय हरये परमात्मने।
प्रणतक्लेशनाशाय योगिनां पतये नमः ।। 23।।
Closing Verses
If you have Maas, gochara, dasha, antardasa, or any other kind of problem in your kundli, Mahamrityunjay Stotra will help you get rid of it.
If you are suffering from any diseases or ailments, this mantra will help. It also helps in prolonging life and if you recite this mantra with utmost sincerity and faith, it can prevent untimely death or postpone death for a certain period.
Chanting of Mahamrityunjay Stotra helps in situations of familial discord, division of property and also in the event of people dying due to an epidemic.
If you are undergoing some financial troubles or suffering losses in business, chanting of Mahamrityunjay Stotra will benefit you.
Mahamrityunjay Stotra has healing powers; it is believed that reciting of Mahamrityunjay Stotra creates divine vibrations that heal and help remove the fear associated with death, thereby liberating you from the death and rebirth cycle. Hence, it is also called the moksha mantra.
✨ Benefits of Chanting Shiv - महामृत्युंजय स्तोत्र
- Brings mental peace and clarity
- Removes obstacles from life
- Provides protection from negative energies
- Enhances spiritual growth and awareness
- Fulfills sincere desires and wishes
- Strengthens planetary influences positively
- Brings prosperity and success
- Promotes healing and well-being
📿 How to Chant This Mantra
- Best Time: Brahma Muhurta (4-6 AM) or evening twilight
- Direction: Face East or North while chanting
- Count: Use a japa mala (108 beads) for counting
- Cleanliness: Take bath and wear clean clothes
- Seat: Sit on a wool/cotton mat or wooden plank
- Repetitions: Minimum 11 times, ideally 108 times
- Duration: Chant for 40 days continuously for best results
📖 Meaning & Significance
This sacred mantra carries profound spiritual significance. Regular chanting helps align your consciousness with divine vibrations, creating positive transformations in your life. The syllables and sounds in this mantra are specifically designed to activate certain energy centers in the body and attract specific cosmic energies.
Note: For the exact word-by-word meaning and detailed interpretation, please consult with our expert astrologers or refer to authentic Vedic scriptures.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many times should I chant this mantra daily?
For best results, chant this mantra 11, 21, 54, or 108 times daily. Consistency is more important than quantity - regular daily chanting even for 11 times yields better results than irregular large counts.
Can women chant this mantra during menstruation?
According to Vedic traditions, there are no restrictions on mantra chanting based on menstrual cycles. The mind's purity and devotion matter more than physical conditions. However, some traditional practices suggest avoiding during the first 3 days.
Do I need initiation (diksha) to chant this mantra?
Most Vedic mantras can be chanted by anyone with devotion and proper pronunciation. However, some powerful mantras (especially beej mantras) are traditionally given through initiation. When in doubt, start with chanting the name of the deity with devotion.
What if I make a mistake while chanting?
If you make a mistake, simply correct yourself and continue. At the end, you can chant "Om Tatsat" or "Om Shanti" three times to compensate for any errors. The intention and devotion matter more than perfect pronunciation.
Can I listen to recordings of this mantra?
Yes, listening to mantra recordings is beneficial and can create positive vibrations in your environment. However, active chanting with focused attention yields greater spiritual benefits than passive listening.
🤔 Have Questions About This Mantra?
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