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Maha mrityunjaya stotram

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Mahaamri'tyunjayastotram'

Rudram' pashupatim' sthaanum' neelakant'hamumaapatim |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 1 ||

Neelakant'ham' kaalamoortim' kaalajnyam' kaalanaashanam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 2 ||

Neelakant'ham' viroopaaksham' nirmalam' nilayapradam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 3 ||

Vaamadevam' mahaadevam' lokanaatham' jagadgurum |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 4 ||

Devadevam' jagannaatham' devesham' vri'shabhadhvajam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 5 ||

Gangaadharam' mahaadevam' sarvaabharanabhooshitam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 6 ||

Tryaksham' chaturbhujam' shaantam' jat'aamakut'adhaarinam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 7 ||

Bhasmoddhool'itasarvaangam' naagaabharanabhooshitam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 8 ||

Anantamavyayam' shaantam' akshamaalaadharam' haram |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 9 ||

Aanandam' paramam' nityam' kaivalyapadadaayinam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 10 ||

Ardhanaareeshvaram' devam' paarvateepraananaayakam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 11 ||

Pral'ayasthitikartaaramaadikartaarameeshvaram |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 12 ||

Vyomakesham' viroopaaksham' chandraardhakri'tashekharam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 13 ||

Gangaadharam' shashidharam' shankaram' shoolapaaninam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 14 ||

Anaathah' paramaanandam' kaivalyah'padagaaminam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 15 ||

Svargaapavargadaataaram' sri'sht'isthityantakaaranam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 16 ||

Kalpaayurdehi me punyam' yaavadaayurarogataam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 17 ||

Shiveshaanaam' mahaadevam' vaamadevam' sadaashivam |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 18 ||

Utpattisthitisam'haarakartaarameeshvaram' gurum |
Namaami shirasaa devam' kim' no mri'tyuh' karishyati || 19 ||

Maarkand'eyakri'tam' stotram' yah' pat'hechchhivasannidhau |
Tasya mri'tyubhayam' naasti naagnichaurabhayam' kvachit || 20 ||

Shataavartam' prakartavyam' sankat'e kasht'anaashanam |
Shuchirbhootvaa pat'het stotram' sarvasiddhipradaayakam || 21 ||

Mri'tyunjaya mahaadeva traahi maam' sharanaagatam |
Janmamri'tyujaraarogaih' peed'itam' karmabandhanaih' || 22 ||

Taavakastvadgatah' praanastvachchitto'ham' sadaa mri'd'a |
Iti vijnyaapya devesham' tryambakaakhyamanam' japet || 23 ||

Namah' shivaaya saambaaya haraye paramaatmane |
Pranatakleshanaashaaya yoginaam' pataye namah' || 24 ||

Meaning

The Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram, composed by Sage Markandeya, is a powerful hymn praising Lord Shiva in many divine forms, each followed by the declaration: “What can death do to us?”
It is a proclamation of surrender, fearlessness, and divine protection.

The stotram begins by praising Shiva as Rudra, Pashupathi, Sthanu, Neelakantha, and the consort of Uma. Shiva is described as the embodiment of time, the knower of time, and the destroyer of time—affirming that death holds no power over the devotee under His grace.

Each verse highlights a sacred aspect of Shiva:
• the pure and all-pervading one
• the four-armed, three-eyed, peaceful Lord
• the ash-smeared, serpent-adorned Mahayogi
• the eternal, inexhaustible, bliss-giving Parabrahman
• Ardhanaareeshwara—the union of Shiva and Shakti
• the creator, sustainer, and dissolver of the universe
• Ganga-bearing, moon-crested, trident-wielding protector

The hymn strongly assures that worshipping Shiva removes fear, grants long life, destroys sins, and brings liberation. The final verses mention that one who recites this stotram in Shiva’s presence is protected from death, fire, theft, and danger. Markandeya himself overcame death through Shiva’s grace, and this hymn reflects that divine intervention.

The stotram closes with a prayer for protection from birth, death, disease, and karma, followed by the remembrance of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra and the sacred salutation “Namah Shivaya.”

Benefits:
• Removes fear of death, accidents, dangers
• Healing, long life, physical and mental strength
• Protection from negative forces and karmic suffering
• Brings peace, clarity, devotion, and surrender
• Grants Shiva’s grace, courage, and spiritual upliftment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram?
It is a powerful hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, composed by Sage Markandeya. It is chanted to overcome the fear of death, grant longevity, and bestow good health, praising Shiva in various divine forms.
When and how should one recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram?
It is best recited daily in the morning after bathing, with a pure mind, in front of an image or lingam of Lord Shiva. It can also be chanted during times of crisis or special pujas.
What are the main benefits of reciting the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram?
Reciting this stotram removes the fear of death, protects from accidents and diseases. It increases self-confidence, peace, courage, and grants Shiva's grace, long life, and good health.
Who should recite the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram?
Anyone suffering from fear of death, chronic illnesses, planetary afflictions (Graha Dosha), or any devotee seeking Lord Shiva's grace and protection can recite it.
How many times should the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram be recited?
Generally, reciting it once or 11 times daily is considered auspicious. In special circumstances, it can be recited 108 times or more. Devotion and sincerity are key.
What is the origin of the Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram?
This stotram is believed to originate from the Markandeya Purana. Sage Markandeya himself composed this hymn to conquer death and received Lord Shiva's divine grace.

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