Mrityunjaya
मृत्युञ्जय
Conqueror of Death
Mrityunjaya is the victorious form of Shiva who conquers death (Mrityu) and grants freedom from mortal limitations. He is invoked through the powerful Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra for healing, protection from untimely death, and spiritual awakening. As Mrityunjaya, Shiva transcends time and mortality, guiding the devotee beyond fear and into immortality and peace.
Conqueror of Death
Worshipping Shiva as Mrityunjaya is believed to grant protection from untimely death and severe illnesses. The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is one of the most powerful healing mantras in Hinduism.
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उ॒र्वा॒रु॒कमि॑व॒ बन्ध॑नान् मृ॒त्योर्मु॑क्षीय॒ माऽमृता॑॑त् ।।
"We worship the Three-eyed One (Lord Shiva) Who is fragrant and Who nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality, even as the cucumber is severed from its bondage (to the creeper)."
Mrityunjaya is worshipped across India and beyond for protection from sudden death, during serious illness, or in times of deep fear. Temples and rituals invoke this form especially through the chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra during life-threatening conditions.
Victory over death, spiritual longevity, healing, and liberation