Lord Shiva
Mrityunjaya Samputita Mantra
The Tryambakam verse framed by seed syllables and the three worlds.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionॐ हौं जूं सः । ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः ।
Om and the sacred seed syllables; earth, atmosphere and heaven.त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् ।
We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant and nourishing all.उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात् ॥
Like a ripe cucumber freed from its vine, may I be released from death, but not from immortality.स्वः भुवः भूः । ॐ सः जूं हौं ॐ ॥
Heaven, atmosphere and earth; the sacred syllables return in reverse order.अर्थ
ॐ, हौं, जूं, सः। भूः, भुवः, स्वः। हम सुगन्धित और पोषण करने वाले त्रिनेत्र प्रभु की उपासना करते हैं। जैसे पका फल बन्धन से छूटता है, वैसे हमें मृत्यु से मुक्त करें, अमृत से नहीं। अन्त में लोकों और बीज अक्षरों का उलटे क्रम में आवाहन है।
Oṃ hauṃ jūṃ saḥ. Oṃ bhūr bhuvaḥ svaḥ
Om and the sacred seed syllables; earth, atmosphere and heaven.Tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭivardhanam
We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant and nourishing all.Urvārukamiva bandhanānmṛtyormukṣīya māmṛtāt
Like a ripe cucumber freed from its vine, may I be released from death, but not from immortality.Svaḥ bhuvaḥ bhūḥ. Oṃ saḥ jūṃ hauṃ oṃ
Heaven, atmosphere and earth; the sacred syllables return in reverse order.Meaning
Om and the sacred seed syllables; earth, atmosphere and heaven. We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant and nourishing all. Like a ripe cucumber freed from its vine, may I be released from death, but not from immortality. Heaven, atmosphere and earth; the sacred syllables return in reverse order.
Om haum joom sah. Om bhoor bhuvah svah
Om and the sacred seed syllables; earth, atmosphere and heaven.Tryambakam yajaamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam
We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant and nourishing all.Urvaarukamiva bandhanaanmrityormuksheeya maamritaat
Like a ripe cucumber freed from its vine, may I be released from death, but not from immortality.Svah bhuvah bhooh. Om sah joom haum om
Heaven, atmosphere and earth; the sacred syllables return in reverse order.Meaning (Hinglish)
Om, haum, joom, sah. Bhooh, bhuvah, svah. Hum sugandhit aur poshan karne vaale trinetra Prabhu ki upaasanaa karte hain. Jaise pakaa phal bandhan se chhootataa hai, vaise hamein mrityu se mukt karein, amrit se nahin. Ant mein lokon aur beej aksharon ka ulte kram mein aavaahan hai.
Infallible Vedic Remedies (Mantras for Common Problems), Swami Shantananda Puri, enlarged edition 2008, contents entry 13, printed page 63. The enclosed verse is Rigveda 7.59.12; the surrounding seed syllables and reversed closing invocations belong to the extended recitation printed in entry 13. These additions are not part of the Rigvedic verse. Learn the seed-syllable pronunciation from a knowledgeable teacher. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized.
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About the Mrityunjaya Samputita Mantra
This extended Mrityunjaya form places seed syllables and the three vyahritis around the familiar Tryambakam verse. The surrounding invocations distinguish it from the shorter Mahamrityunjay Mantra already in this collection.
Best time to chant: The entry specifies no time of day or daily count.
In your practice
- The Tryambakam verse framed by seed syllables and the three worlds.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Mrityunjaya Samputita Mantra
Practice directions adapted from Infallible Vedic Remedies. Contents entry 13, printed pages 62–63 (PDF pages 74–75).
- The book describes beginning with a sankalpa, an intention naming the person for whom the prayer is offered and their birth nakshatra, with a prayer for well-being and protection.
- Recite the complete extended form, including the opening syllables, Tryambakam verse and reversed closing invocations.
- For a formal vow, clarify the intended total with a knowledgeable teacher: the two source pages print conflicting counts.
Extra notes for your practice
- Printed page 62 says 11 lakh repetitions (1,100,000), while the caption on page 63 says 1 lakh (100,000). The PDF does not resolve this discrepancy. Neither is presented here as an agreed prescription or a daily target.
- The book’s statements about protection and illness are devotional claims. A recitation vow does not guarantee safety or replace healthcare.
Frequently asked questions
What does Mrityunjaya Samputita Mantra mean?
Om and the sacred seed syllables; earth, atmosphere and heaven. We worship the three-eyed Lord, fragrant and nourishing all. Like a ripe cucumber freed from its vine, may I be released from death, but not from immortality. Heaven, atmosphere and earth; the sacred syllables return in reverse order.
What does one count represent?
One count represents one complete recitation of all the text displayed on this page. See How to chant for guidance on repetitions and timing. You can stop at your chosen count without completing a full mala.