Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Anu Kapoor

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Posted: 14 years ago

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Om Tryambakam Yajamahe

Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

Urvaarukimiva Bandhanaath

Mrityor Mukshiiya Maamritat

Meaning of the mantra:

Mrityunjaya = Conquering the death

We pray/hail the fragrant Three-eyed One, Lord Shiva, who nourishes fullness of life. As the cucumber is liberated from captivity [from its stem], may we also be liberated from death not for the sake of immortality

Relation to CB:

This was the maha mrityunjaya mantra played in the BG (Suresh Wadekar's voice), also this is the mantra that Radhika chants while praying for Dadaji's well being. BG starts off with Gayatri mantra and then follows with Maha Mritunjaya Mantra. Along with the Gayatri mantra, Maha Mrityunjaya mantra holds the highest place among the many mantras used for contemplation and meditation.

That scene was very beautifully done and Radhika looks very beautiful - both as new bride and future RPian and as mentioned by Misti in her post, she looked very regal, Sindoor made her so complete and her face was glowing...This mantra was also played in CB1, when Dev is sick and Dadi decides to have this maha mrityunjaya jaap...

Mantra in Suresh Wadkar's voice:

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY_9W0wstZE[/YOUTUBE]

Edited by -Shankar- - 14 years ago

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Anu Kapoor

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Detailed meaning:

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra along with the Gayatri mantra is widely known mantra in Hinduism. This is said to be the death conquering mantra.

OM = is a sacred/mystical syllable in Hinduism

Tryambakam = the three-eyed one - Lord Shiva

Yajamahe = We worship, honor, revere

Sugandhim = sweet smelling, fragrant

Pusti = Thriving, prosperous, fullness of life

vardhanam = One who nourishes, strengthens(in health, wealth, well-being); who gladdens, exhilarates, and restores health

urvarukam =cucumber

iva = like, just as

Bandhanan = "from captivity"

Mrtyor = From death

mukSiya= Free us, liberate us

ma = not

amrtat = [for] immortality, emancipation

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Putija

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Posted: 14 years ago

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Thanks Anu

In Cb1 they also did this jaap for Sastriji's health at the ashram and at the end of which DEv finds Radhika in the ashram a very beautiful scene which I love very much

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Anu Kapoor

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Posted: 14 years ago

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Yes, Chalhov, it is said that this mantra is very powerful. Thanks for referring to that scene, yes, you are right. This same mantra was shown during the Shastriji's health scene, while Radhika was in the ashram.Also, I believe that OM here is addressed to Ganesha.

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Mirela

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Posted: 14 years ago

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Thanks dear for the info! Yes it was a beautiful moment with radhika,although some of us dont understand the words,radh realy succeeds to take us in her world of belief and hope!! Her trust in god and her constant belief and prayer is the esscence of her character along with innocence and pure heart!! And yes again she looked like a beauty queen,sindoor did brought that special glow!

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Anu Kapoor

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Originally posted by: Myra.nelly
Thanks dear for the info! Yes it was a beautiful moment with radhika,although some of us dont understand the words,radh realy succeeds to take us in her world of belief and hope!! Her trust in god and her constant belief and prayer is the esscence of her character along with innocence and pure heart!! And yes again she looked like a beauty queen,sindoor did brought that special glow!

Myra: Very beautifully said. Even though you may not understand the words, you Understood the meaning of it very well, much more than some who would understand the words, but not the meaning.

Yes, her unshakable TRUST and utmost devotion and submission to God is core of being Radhika along with her love for Dev and her pure heart and innocence.

Thanks so much for those beautiful explanation...

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neerjashingla

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Posted: 14 years ago

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Thank you Anu for the Mantra and its meaning and significance, should thank CB and then this forum because of that getting knowledge of all these religious know-how ...I always liked Radhika when she used to do all religious rituals whether it was in CB1 , and never appeared as if acting but part of her personality ...Yesterday when she was doing the jaap she was looking serene and pious , and here will agree with Misti as she described her ...

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Anu Kapoor

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Originally posted by: Neerjaa
Thank you Anu for the Mantra and its meaning and significance, should thank CB and then this forum because of that getting knowledge of all these religious know-how ...I always liked Radhika when she used to do all religious rituals whether it was in CB1 , and never appeared as if acting but part of her personality ...Yesterday when she was doing the jaap she was looking serene and pious , and here will agree with Misti as she described her ...

You are welcome, Neeraja. Yes, CB and forum should be thanked for the knowledge. Yes, Radhika's innocence, her bhakti and these rituals attracted me to this show. Yes, you are right, it never appeared as it was a show or she was acting, but it felt that this is "real" Radhika. We grew up listening to this mantra(along with others) being chanted in our house. So, watching all the religious scenes felt as if it was happening in any normal household and many Thanks to Rubina for pouring life into Radhika.

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