The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (), also known as the Rudra Mantra or Tryambakam Mantra, is a of the á¹Âgveda (RV 7.59.12) addressed to Tryambaka, , an epithet of Rudra, who is identified with à Âiva in Shaivism. It also recurs in the Yajurveda (Taittirëya Saá¹Âhità1.8.6.i; VÃÂjasaneyi MÃÂdhyandina 3.60).
The , as it appears in the á¹Âgveda, reads:
In the á¹Âgveda, the verse is found in of , a composite hymn attributed to Vasiá¹£á¹Âha MaitrÃÂvaruá¹Âi. The final four verses of the hymn, which include the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, are late additions to the text. These verses relate to the , the final ritual of the sacrifices. The concludes with an oblation to Rudra Tryambaka, providing the liturgical context for the verse.
Within Hindu traditions, the is recited for longevity and immortality, and mental, emotional, and physical health. It is categorized as a , and is chanted during the application of , during , or within .