This song of the Dalai Lama chanting his ancient mantra from the Rig Veda (Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra) was recorded by one of his disciples, with the Dalai Lama’s permission. At first he refused, but then he agreed, saying it must never be sold, it can only be given away.

Audio Link here: (right-click and "save target as" to your drive, or click to listen)


Length: 48 minutes File size: 28Mb Format: MP3

MAHA MRITYUNJAYA MANTRA

Om Tryambhakam Yajamahe

Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan

Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Translation: I meditate on, and surrender myself to, the Divine Being who embodies the power of will, the power of knowledge, and the power of action. I pray to the Divine Being who manifests in the form of fragrance in the flower of life and is the eternal nourisher of the plant of life. Like a skilful gardener, may the Lord the Life disentangle me from the binding forces of my physical, psychological, and spiritual foes. May the Lord of Immortality residing within me free me from death, decay and sickness and unite me with immortality.

Explanation: This healing and nourishing mantra is, in a sense, “the heart of the Vedas”. The healing force awakened by this mantra sends forth its ripples from the body to psyche and from psyche to soul. It strengthens our powers of will, knowledge and action, thus unblocking the flow of enthusiasm, courage and determination. The vibration of this mantra awakens the internal healing force while attracting natural healing agents, creating an environment where the forces from both origins converge. This mantra connects us to the healer within and helps us receive the full nourishment from food, herbs, or any discipline undertaken for our total well-being. And so it IS!