Dhanvantari is in ancient Hinduism considered to be the father of medicine and health. He is considered to be an Avatar of Vishnu and there are numerous references about him in the ancient Hindu scriptures like the Vedas and the Puranas.He is referred to as the physician of the Gods and the founder of what is known as Ayurvedic medicine.He is also said to be the first physician and surgeon.
Dhanvantari is also worshipped in India as the God of health and immortality. He is portrayed as holding the pot containing the nectar of immortality, and is said to be the preserver of the world from all diseases.
The Dhanvantari mantra is recited to remove fears and diseases, those wishing to improve their health and eradicate diseases recite this mantra.
Dhanvantari Mantra
English Translation
“Om Namo Bhagavate
Maha Sudharshana
Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye;
Amrutha Kalasa Hasthaaya
Sarva Bhaya Vinasaya
Sarva Roka Nivaranaya
Thri Lokya Pathaye
Thri Lokya Nithaye
Sri Maha Vishnu Swarupa
Sri Dhanvantri Swarupa
Sri Sri Sri
Aoushata Chakra Narayana Swaha”
धन्वन्तरी मंत्र
ॐ नमो भगवते
महा सुदर्शना
वसुदेवा धन्वंताराया ;
अमृता कलसा हस्थाया
सर्व भय विनासाया
सर्व रोका निवारानाया
थ्री लोक्य पठाए
थ्री लोक्य निथाये
श्री महा विष्णु स्वरूपा
श्री धन्वन्तरी स्वरूपा
श्री श्री श्री
ओउषता चक्रा नारायणा स्वाह”
Meaning: We pray to the God, who is known as Sudarshana Vasudev Dhanvantari. He holds the Kalasha full of nectar of immortality. Lord Dhanvantri removes all fears and removes all diseases. He is the well wisher and the preserver of the three worlds. Dhanvantari is like Lord Vishnu, empowered to heal the Jiva souls. We bow to the Lord of Ayurveda.
