There are precise guidelines as to how a Mantra should be chanted, and when done so with devotion, they can create vibrations which can bring peace and joy to the devotees. Mantras are powerful incantations that are packed with immense spiritual energy. He is generally worshipped in the form of Shiva Linga, known as Lingeshwara. Hailed as Mahadeva, the Great Lord, he is regarded as the God of Destruction, but is believed to assume many roles and undertake various functions, thus representing the trinity all by himself. He is one among the Trimurthis, the trinity of supreme Gods who are responsible for the fundamental aspects of existence, that is, creation, preservation and destruction. Shiva is one of the supreme Gods of Hinduism. Shiva once destroyed none other than Yama, the Lord of death himself in order to save his dear devotee Markhandeya, and hence, he came to be hailed as ‘Mrithyun Jaya’.

‘Mrityu’ is death and ‘Jaya’ means vanquisher, and Mrityunjaya means ‘the one who has vanquished death’. Mrityunjaya is one of the powerful names of Lord Shiva.

Maha mrityunjaya mantra meaning