Meaning
We worship the Three-Eyed One (Lord Shiva), who is fragrant and nourishes all. Just as the ripe cucumber is freed from its creeper, may we be liberated from death for the sake of immortality.
Word-by-Word Meaning:
- त्र्यम्बकं (Tryambakam): The three-eyed one (Shiva)
- यजामहे (Yajamahe): We worship
- सुगन्धिं (Sugandhim): Fragrant, pleasant
- पुष्टिवर्धनम् (Pushtivardhanam): Nourisher, one who increases vitality
- उर्वारुकमिव (Urvarukamiva): Like the cucumber or melon
- बन्धनात् (Bandhanat): From the bondage (of death)
- मृत्योः (Mrityoh): From death
- मुक्षीय (Mukshiya): May we be liberated
- मा (Maa): Not
- अमृतात् (Amritat): From immortality
