Mṛtyuñjaya Homam

For health and long life

Purpose: a prayer to Śiva as Mṛtyuñjaya, “conqueror of death”, for healing, recovery from illness and long life. It is often done for an elder's birthday, during illness, or after a recovery — always alongside proper medical care.

Main mantra (Ṛgveda 7.59.12): “oṃ tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣṭi-vardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya māmṛtāt.” Families may chant it themselves; the homam with many repetitions is usually performed by priests.

Ṛgveda 7.59.12 · Monday, Pradoṣa

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