Sacred Protection Mantras (Raksha Mantras)
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (Mantra for Protection from Death and Ill-health)
Original
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम् । उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात् ॥
Transliteration
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam | Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Maamritat ||
Meaning / Translation
We worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), who is fragrant and nourishes all beings. As the ripened cucumber is freed from its bondage to the vine, may He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality.
Gayatri Mantra (Mantra for Spiritual Protection and Enlightenment)
Original
ॐ भूर्भुवः स्वः तत्सवितुर्वरेण्यं भर्गो देवस्य धीमहि धियो यो नः प्रचोदयात् ॥
Transliteration
Om Bhur Bhuvah Svah Tat Savitur Varenyam Bhargo Devasya Dhimahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat ||
Meaning / Translation
We meditate on the glory of the Great Lord (the Sun/Savitr) who illumines the three worlds. May that Divine Light enlighten our intellect and guide us on the right path.
Durga Raksha Stuti (Mantra for Protection from Evil Forces)
Original
सर्वमङ्गलमङ्गल्ये शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके । शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥
Transliteration
Sarva Mangala Mangalye Shive Sarvartha Sadhike | Sharanye Tryambake Gauri Narayani Namostute ||
Meaning / Translation
To the most auspicious of all that is auspicious, to the one who bestows all perfections, to the refuge of all, to the three-eyed Gauri, O Narayani, we bow to you.