I have seen my father grappling with the sinister effects of cancer and have also seen him overcome with mental grit. As I now see more of my friends come to grips with the evil pangs of this menacing disease, I am reminded of the healing power of the Maha Mrthyunjaya mantra as told in the ancient Rig Veda to extol Shiva, the conqueror of illness and death. The Sanskrit text and transliteration follows:

The beauty of the mantra lies in simply chanting the mantra and let the vibrational sounds percolate through to heal the body as well as the mind. Here is my audio recording of the mantra showcasing the beauty of the sanskrit text and the rich vibrations the sounds produce:

Salutations to inner peace and harmony, as bodily perils are vanquished in search of the ultimate consciousness, that is eternal and permanent.

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