This Homa can be performed by anyone who regularly practices Agnihotra Homa
fire. People should practice Agnihotra first for at least 15 days before learning
Om Tryambakam Homa.

Tryambakam Homa is a powerful fire ritual designed to clear negative energy, promote emotional balance, and strengthen your inner sense of calm. It works beautifully as a companion to Agnihotra or as a stand-alone practice for spiritual renewal.

Tryambakam Homa acts to uplift, clear, and heal your surroundings but also connects these benefits to personal and spiritual transformation. Whether you’re seeking an environment filled with positivity or a pathway to inner peace, Tryambakam Homa offers a multifaceted approach to holistic well-being.

By embracing the flexibility and deep intuitive guidance found in Tryambakam Homa, you open yourself to a powerful pathway for inner cleansing, spiritual growth, and the daily rebalancing of your environment. Whether practiced alone or in a group, even for moments or extended periods, the ritual invites you to cultivate peace and transformative energy in every aspect of your life.

The sacred fire of Tryambakam Homa is far more than a physical flame—it acts as a vibrational cleanser for your environment. As the fire burns, it radiates energy that helps dispel stress, heaviness, and negative influences that may have accumulated in your space. This transformative process replaces stagnant energy with clear, uplifting vibrations, fostering a renewed sense of warmth and optimism. The rising smoke and radiant glow work together to gently clear the air, creating an environment where clarity and positivity can flourish. In essence, the ritual helps to transform your surroundings into a sanctuary of peace and light.

By engaging in the regular practice of Tryambakam Homa, you pave the way for ongoing spiritual development. The repetitive chanting of the sacred mantra, combined with the steady, meditative presence of the fire, creates an atmosphere of inner stillness and focused awareness. This practice serves as a catalyst for unlocking deeper layers of consciousness, allowing you to explore your inner self and expand your spiritual horizons. Over time, the ritual becomes a reliable method for quieting the mind, facilitating personal transformation, and nurturing a continuous journey toward higher levels of insight and self-realization.

When practiced together, Tryambakam Homa and Agnihotra create a synergistic blend of energy that supports and sustains a healthy, balanced environment. Agnihotra is renowned for its capacity to clear and harmonize the atmosphere, creating a foundation of positive energy. Tryambakam Homa builds on this foundation by reinforcing and maintaining that energetic balance throughout the day. Through regular practice, the effects of both rituals merge, extending their benefits well beyond the initial moments of the sacred fire. This reinforced synergy helps to ensure that your living space remains energetically aligned, creating a continuous field of healing and protection.

Fear—whether rooted in the unknown, change, or even the inevitability of death—can cast a long shadow over both our emotional and mental state. Tryambakam Homa offers a profound remedy for these challenges. The powerful resonance of the mantra, when combined with the purifying effect of the fire, works on both a conscious and subconscious level to diminish fear. As you chant, the rhythmic vibration helps to soothe anxious thoughts and diffuse emotional tension, allowing feelings of courage and serenity to emerge. The transformative power of the ritual not only burns away negative, fearful energies but also imbues you with a renewed sense of empowerment, enabling you to face life’s challenges with confidence and inner strength.

1. Vessel for Fire
   • Copper pyramid, just like one used in Agnihotra, is preferred but any vessel that can contain the fire is suitable for Triyumbkam homa.
   • If you use the copper pyramid, please, make sure that it is not used for Agnihotra. Both need to be kept separate.
2. Dried Cowdung
3. Ghee (Clarified Butter)

The core of the ceremony is the chanting of the Tryambakam mantra, also known as the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, which is a powerful prayer for health, longevity, and liberation from death.

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Om tryambakaṃ yajāmahe sugandhiṃ puṣhṭi wardhanam

urwārukamiwa bandhanān mṛutyor mukṣhīya māmṛutāt, swāhā

(after the word swāhā, add a drop of ghee into the fire)

Pronunciation Guide
tryambakaṃ sounds like tryambakaing
ā is pronounced like a in ‘father’

Meaning

Om,

1. We Worship the Tryambaka (the Three-Eyed One)
2. Who is Fragrant (as the Spiritual Essence), Increasing the Nourishment (of our Spiritual Core)
3. From these many Bondages (of Samsara) similar to Cucumbers (tied to their Creepers)
4. May I be Liberated from Death (Attachment to Perishable Things), So that I am not separated from the perception of Immortality (Immortal Essence pervading everywhere)

• Sit peacefully near your homa fire.
• Chant the mantra above at a steady, heartfelt pace.
• At the word “Swaha”, gently offer a drop of ghee into the fire.
• Repeat this cycle at least 11 times, or as long as you feel called to continue.

One of the beautiful aspects of Tryambakam Homa is that it allows for spontaneity in timing. While many traditions suggest that quiet moments such as dusk or dawn can naturally enhance your meditative state, there’s no requirement to stick to a specific time. If you feel drawn to practice at sunrise, during a peaceful afternoon break, or in the quiet of the night, you are free to choose the moment that best aligns with your personal rhythm and daily routine. This freedom not only respects your unique schedule but also invites you to tune into the subtle energies present within you, irrespective of the clock’s constraints. By making the ritual accessible at any time, it becomes a versatile tool in your journey toward emotional balance and introspective growth.

When it comes to the duration of your practice, trust your inner sense of what is nourishing. A traditional recommendation is to perform a minimum of 11 repetitions of the mantra—with each cycle reinforcing your commitment to releasing negativity and embracing a sound mind. For some practitioners, the collective energy of a group during extended homas—such as full-moon sessions—creates an even richer experience. Others might find that a gentle 15-minute daily practice is perfectly sufficient to clear mental clutter and establish a peaceful baseline for the day. There is no one-size-fits-all duration; each session can be as brief or extensive as what your spirit requires at that time. This tailored approach makes Tryambakam Homa an evolving part of your practice, continually adapting and deepening as your personal journey unfolds.