![]() ![]() On the day of his death, when Yama tried to take his life, Lord Shiva himself emerged from the Shivling and kicked Yama away. He then began meditating on Lord Mrityunjaya (Lord Shiva) while chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra with devotion. When his 16th year was approaching, Markandeya went to an isolated spot and established a Shivalinga. Rishi Markandeya was destined to live for only sixteen years on this earth. It specifically praises Lord Shiva as Tryambaka and asks him for release from death. The last stanza of this hymn is the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra. The Maruts are in fact considered to be the children of Lord Shiva. Sage Vasishta is the composer of a hymn comprising of eleven stanzas that praises the wind gods or the Maruts. It is seen in the Mandala VII- Hymn 59 of the Rig Veda. This ancient Mantra has several stories associated with it. However, it is more closely associated with sage Markandeya. Sage Vasishta is the original seer of the mantra. The Maha Mrityunjaya mantra can heal diseases, remove the fear of death, grant peace of mind, and also help conquer death. The wordings of the Mrityunjaya Mantra in Sanskrit. ![]()
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