Mantra: Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan, Mrtyor Mukshiya Mamrtat

Accompaniment: harmonium

Translation: “Oh three eyed one, Lord Shiva. Release me from death, just as a cucumber is released from its stalk when ripe, but do not release me from the truth of existence.”

Why chant this mantra: This is a powerfully healing mantra and said to be among the most important mantras in the “catalogue”. While it is long and challenging to learn, the benefits of regular dedicated practice with this mantra cannot be understated.

Suggestions for use: There are many options for using mantra recordings in your life. Chant along with the recording during your daily practice for guidance or to help learn the mantra. Play the recording in the car and chant along on your drive. Play the recording through headphones during your work day when you can’t chant out loud. Play the recording in an area of your home or office on a loop when you aren’t around to enhance the energy of the space. Play the recording in the background while you work on an important project. The possibilities are endless!