Now become aware of the psychic energy that you have created around your own self (peace). When you finish chanting, sit for a few minutes in deep silence and enjoy the peace within you. Make all your energies visualize this inner peace and bring out your own strength. While you are chanting imagine yourself being in the Himalayas (peace) and you are invoking the godly energy within you. Make sure you concentrate on your breath and keep your mind free of thought and have the utmost concentration on each and every word of the mantra. When chanted with more people it adds more energy in the atmosphere and is better. This can be done by using a mala with beads (rosary). It is most effective when chanted 108 times as this number has a great mathematical value. This mantra can be chanted alone or with other people. It is said that chanting this mantra before going to bed promises a peaceful sleep. This is a universal mantra which can be chanted at any time of the day and especially before doing anything important like going to work or starting something new.

This mantra promises victory over evil and hence chanting this creates an aura or a victorious shield that can help evade negative energies around the soul. For those suffering an illness can chant this mantra in addition to their medication. The mantra is extremely beneficial for those who are trying to tackle a difficult situation or any obstacle.

Maha mrityunjaya mantra in english