Yantras have always been considered to be powerful. They give quick and effective results. Maha Mrityunjaya yantra is once such yantra in astrology. This yantra eliminates fear from death and cures all kinds of diseases to give longevity to a person. This yantra is used to worship Lord Shiva and ask for his blessings. It is also used to ask for a long life free from any diseases.

According to Shastras, Maha Mrityunjaya yantra is very powerful and effective. This yants protects a person from diseases and death. It also saves a person from death by accident. It eliminates all sorts of physical and mental troubles. Worshipping this yantra gives auspicious results and frees a person from all problems.

Formation and Uses of Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra

Maha Mrityunjaya yantra is formed through tantrik activities. A line is drawn in the form of a geometrical image. Beej mantra or power numbers are written in these figures in order to form a Maha Mrityunjaya yantra. It is believed that Lords reside in their respective yantras. Hence, they are formed according to the powers of the Lord. This yantra should be formed with a pure heart during an auspicious time. It can be formed on a plate, paper or metal.

In order to write it, sandalwood ink and a pen made of bel leaves or pomegranate is used. Mantras are written on the plate or metal and worshipped. This yantra should be worn in the neck in the form of a taweez. A person wearing this taweez is healthy and cured of all diseases. This yantra also eliminates negative energies. This yantra protects a person from accidents, death and diseases.

Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra Story

A story about Maha Mrityunjaya yantra has been mentioned in religious scriptures. According to this story, Saint Mukund did not have a son. He was always tensed and therefore, he offered austerities to Lord Shiva with his wife. Lord Shiva blessed them with a son. But, their son did not have a long life. Saint Mukund was very happy because of the birth of his son. Saint Mukund named him Markandeya. Markandeya was worried about his father’s tension and asked him about it. Saint Mukund explained to him that he did not have a long life. Markandeya asked his father not to worry as he believed that he would be able to acquire a long life because of his dedication towards Lord Shiva.

The boy started to worship Shiva Linga regularly and also read Mrityunjaya stotram. When the boy had lived his life, Yamraj visited him. The boy refused to go with him. He hugged the Shiva Linga. Lord Shiva appeared and stopped Yamraj from taking the boy’s life. Yamraj accepted his defeat and left. Lord Shiva blessed Markandeya with a life till eternity.  Lord Shiva stated that worshipping Maha Mrityunjaya yantra would save a person from death and diseases.

Benefits and Importance of Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra

Maha Mrityunjaya Yantra is associated with Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is believed to have different forms and appearances. He is also the Lord of curing diseases. He provides his devotees with a long life free from any diseases. Maha Mrityunjaya yantra can be worn as a taweez or worshipped as an idol. A person benefits by worshipping this yantra and reading Rudra Sukta and Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. This yantra also provides a person with fame, wealth, intelligence and education.

A person is freed from all diseases by worshipping this yantra. This yantra is also used as a shield. This yantra is considered to be very beneficial. It saves a person from physical and mental problems, accidents, fear of death etc.

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