We pray to Brihaspati (the Lord of this Universe and the teacher of this Vedic Knowledge), whose wishes are inviolable, for good thoughts (that will lead to good speech and actions that cannot be violated as it will be the truth). OM SUCHIRMARKAIR BRIHASPATIM ADHVARESHU NAMASYATAH (21 Times)
Before commencing the Mahamritunjaya mantra recite the following small prayer to the everlasting spirit of the Maharishi for his blessings and guidance. This is the greatest work of Maharishi Vashistha. Recite the Maha-mantra 108 times (one rosary) or its multiples in each sitting. It should be recited preferably for forty days both in the morning and evening, after lighting a jyoti and sitting on a woollen asana while facing east. This is the greatest relieverfrom all evils and can be recited at any time like any other Maha-mantra. Along with the Gayatri mantra it holds the highest place among the many mantras used forĪnybody can recite this mantra and attain good health, release from bondage and other problems. The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is hailed by the sages as the heart of the Veda. It is also called the Rudra mantra, referring to the furious aspect of Shiva the Tryambakam mantra, alluding to Shiva’s three eyes and its is sometimes known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra because it is a component of the “life-restoring” practice given to the primordial sage Shukra after he had completed an exhausting period of austerity.
It’s literal translation is the Great Death-Conquering mantra. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, also called the Tryambakam Mantra, is a verse of the Yajurveda addressed to Tryambakam “the three-eyed”, identified with the Hindu deity Shiva. This mantra is also called as Maha moksha Mantra Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra(victory over Death)