![]() ![]() The Vedas say pushti alone is not enough as it relates to this janma only. ![]() Artha and kama together is called pushti. After artha the basic need one looks forward to kama. In the beginning stages of life, we all seek material benefits - artha and kama. Pushtivardhanam: Pushti means well nourished condition, fullness of life, broadly meaning material benefits. ‘bandhanan’ would therefore mean ‘from captivity that is from the stem of the cucumber. The diseases are those caused by the negative effects of the three gunas and therefore (a) ‘avidya’ – ignorance or falsehood and (b) ‘sadripu’ – a constraint of the physical body. The pumpkin or cucumber interpretation is given to show detachment. Thus ‘urvarukam means deadly and overpowering diseases. ‘urvarukam’ – here ‘urva’ means ‘vishal’ or big, powerful or deadly. Vardhanam’ – is one who nourishes, strengthens or restores, for example health or wealth ‘yajamahe’ - means ‘we worship, adore and revere you’ ‘ ‘Aum’ – This is the sacred pranava mantra Among its meaning there are three key words: Pushtivardhanam, Sugandhi and Thryambaka needing elaboration. The mantra conceives all the four ‘purushaartas’ or objectives of life - dharma or righteousness artha or wealth kama or desire and moksha or liberation. It is a ‘life-restoring’ mantra and used in contemplation and meditation. In that sense it is Rudra mantra as it refers to the furious aspects of Shiva’s attributes. Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is dedicated to Tryambaka, the ‘three eyed one’ – a reference to Rudra. Next to the Gayathri mantra the Mrithunjaya mantra is a widely recited mantra by Hindus. It is a verse of the Rigveda 7:59:12 and reoccurs in Yajurveda TS 1.8.6.i VS 3.60. ![]()
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