The great mantra dedicated to Shiva as Mrityunjaya is found in the Rig Veda. The 12th and last Mantra in the same sukta is addressed to Tryambaka.Īccording to Shiva Puran when you have fear of any unknown event this chant helps you to overcome the fear. It starts with a prayer to the ancient deities in the 59th sukta, 1st Mantra, the deities being Indra, Varuna, and Mitra. Mahamrityumjaya Mantra also known as the Tryambakam Mantra, is a verse of the Rigveda.
