Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is considered to be one of the most powerful mantra asking Lord Shiva to free us from the fear of death and attain moksha liberating us from the continuous cycle of birth and re-birth. Reciting the mantra brings mental, emotional and physical strength. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra also known as the Moksha Mantra is adderessed to Lord Shiva for protecting its devotee and reciter from untimely death. The mantra is also believed to be beneficial for patients suffering from serious diseases.

It is best to recite Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times during Brahma Muhurta (around 4:00 AM in the morning) facing east with full devotion praying for good health, wealth and prosperity. You can also chant the mantra 9 times in the morning just before leaving for work and 9 times by night before going to bed. Of late people has also started chanting Mrityunjaya Mantra before they start driving.

Mrityunjaya Mantra is found in Mandala 7 of Hymn 59 present in Rigveda whis is written by Maharshi Vashishta. Maharshi Vashishta was the son of Mitra Varuna and Urvasi and is one of the know Saptarishis. Vashishta was also known have a cow called Kamdhenu that would grant any wish to it owner. Though Rigveda was written by Maharshi Vashishta, Rishi Markandeya is known to be the creator of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra and has an interesting story behind it.

No. Mrityunjaya Mantra doesn't makes you immortal but it is ment to give you strength to free yourself from the fear of death.

Rudraksh Mala (Rosary) is considered to be the best to chant Mrityunjaya Mantra as Lord Shiva wears Rudraksha mala on his arms, wrist and around his neck. 'Rudra' means Lord Shiva and 'Aksh' means tears; therefore Rudraksha means 'tears of Lord Shiva'.

Gayatri Mantra is for the enlightment and purification of your soul while, Mrityunjaya Mantra is to free yourself from the fear of death and to attain moksha by freeing your soul from this continuous cycle of birth, death and re-birth.