Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram is a powerful hymn of Lord Shiva that can ward
of all evils, remove the fear of death and realize all wishes. It was
composed by Markandeya, who is the Son of Sage Mrukandu. Sage Mrukandu
prayed to Lord Shiva for a son. Lord Shiva asked him whether he wanted
an intelligent son, who will live only for 16 years, or a foolish son,
who will live for one hundred years. The sage chose the former. A son
was born to Mrukandu and was named Markandeya. This boy became a very
great devotee of Lord Shiva. When Markandeya turned sixteenth, Yama, the
lord of death came to take away his soul. However, Markandeya entered
the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Shiva and embraced the Linga, and sang the
Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram. Due to the power of this stotra, Lord Yama
was not able to take away Markandeya’s soul, and Lord Shiva himself came
to his rescue. Get Maha Mrityunjaya Stotram in Tamil lyrics Pdf here
and chant it with utmost faith and devotion.
