Dhanvantari Mantra

Meaning: Lord Dhanvantari, please accept my salutations and bless me with health.

Meaning: Lord Dhanvantari, who holds the nectar pot and carries Sudarshan, you destroy all diseases, protect from all fears, and are the Lord of all three worlds. I bow to you, the form of Lord Vishnu.

Meaning: Lord Dhanvantari, you hold the pot of nectar and destroy all ailments, I bow to you, the Lord of all three worlds and the form of Mahavishnu.

Meaning: O Lord, I bow before you. You are worshipped by both gods and demons. Your divine powers bless the people of this world, freeing them from the fear of old age, diseases, and death. Please bless me with your medicines and powers to remove the diseases of humanity.

Meaning: Lord Dhanvantari, I bow to you. Please bless me with your four hands and bring well-being into my life.

Meaning: I meditate on Lord Dhanvantari, who is supreme and holds the pot of immortal nectar in his hands. Lord, please remove the darkness of ignorance and light the lamp of knowledge in my heart.

Dhanvantari Mantra

In Sanatan Dharma, Lord Dhanvantari is considered an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. On the day of Dhanteras, worship of Lord Dhanvantari, the 12th incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is performed. Dhanteras falls on the 13th day of the bright half of the Kartik month, which is also the birth date of Lord Dhanvantari. According to Hindu scriptures, Lord Dhanvantari is known as the creator of Ayurveda and the divine physician of the gods. He is regarded as the god who grants health and healing.

Story of Lord Dhanvantari

According to mythological beliefs, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean during the churning of the sea (Samudra Manthan). He appeared with a pot of nectar (amrit), and a battle between the gods and demons ensued to claim the nectar. This story is mentioned in various scriptures such as the Bhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Vishnu Purana, and Agni Purana. Another story mentions that in the royal family of Kashi, a king named Dhanv worshipped Lord Ajja and received a son named Dhanvantari as a blessing. This is considered the second birth of the Lord Dhanvantari from the ocean churning. Lord Dhanvantari is considered the originator of Ayurveda. He studied various plants and their effects, both good and bad, and shared this knowledge. Lord Dhanvantari wrote several texts, one of which is the Dhanvantari Samhita, the foundational text of Ayurveda. The great sage Sushruta, who is regarded as the father of surgery, learned the science of medicine from Lord Dhanvantari. The greatest wealth in life is a healthy body, and with this in mind, Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped on Dhanteras for both wealth and health. Lord Dhanvantari is depicted with four arms. In one hand, he holds an Ayurvedic text, in another an herbal pot, in another healing herbs, and in the fourth a conch shell. He blesses beings with health and wellbeing. Therefore, on Dhanteras, people worship Lord Dhanvantari to seek both financial wealth and health.

How to Chant the Dhanvantari Mantra

1. The Dhanvantari mantra should be chanted at the time of sunrise.

2. First, take a bath and wear clean clothes. Then, place the idol or picture of Lord Dhanvantari at your home’s worship place.

3. Sit on a kush (sacred grass) mat, place some rice or betel nuts on the ground, and light a ghee lamp over it.

4. Take a pot of pure water and perform the achaman (ritual sipping) for all deities.

5. Offer roli, kumkum, turmeric, perfume, rice, betel, flowers, sweets, fruits, and donations (dakshina) to Lord Dhanvantari.

6. Offer jewelry to Lord Dhanvantari during the worship.

7. While performing the worship, keep chanting the mantra: "Om Namo Bhagavate Dhanvantary Vishnurupaya Namo Namah."

8. After meditating on Lord Dhanvantari, start chanting the Dhanvantari mantra.

Benefits of Chanting the Dhanvantari Mantra

1. Chanting the Dhanvantari mantra leads to good health.

2. It ensures long life and well-being for the family.

3. It improves vitality and energy levels.

4. Chanting the mantra ends mental fears and all kinds of sufferings.

5. Chanting the mantra helps attain moksha (liberation).

6. It can cure even the most severe and incurable diseases.

Things to Keep in Mind While Chanting the Dhanvantari Mantra

1. Always take a bath before chanting the Dhanvantari mantra.

2. Keep your body and mind clean while chanting, and avoid harboring bad thoughts toward anyone.

3. Avoid consuming tamasic (heavy, impure) food while chanting.

4. Practice celibacy (Brahmacharya) while chanting the mantra.

5. Avoid deceit, falsehood, and dishonesty while chanting the mantra.