The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is one of the most powerful mantras in the repertoire of Vedic incantations. Translated literally as The Great victory over Death, this short but potent prayer is known to confer many corporeal benefits, including good health and long life. To the ardent seeker of truth, the mantra can give liberation from self-ignorance, verily a deathly state unto itself, for Mrityunjaya, the Victor over Death (moha delusion), is none other than Lord Shiva Himself. Vedanta Teacher Swami Swaroopananda - disciple of one of the foremost spiritual lights of our times, Swami Chinmayananda, and protege of Swami Tejomayananda - delves into this esoteric Mantra to reveal the full spectrum of its nuances and impact. The sensitive reader is sure to discover a new and lasting appreciation of the Mantra's efficacy on both the gross and subtle levels.
