"Om. I bow to the divine Lord Vasudeva, in the form of Dhanvantari, who holds the pot of nectar, who destroys all illusion and disease, who is the Lord of the three worlds, and who is none other than the great Vishnu himself. Salutations!"
This sacred mantra is an invocation to Lord Dhanvantari, the celestial healer and the divine source of Ayurveda, the ancient science of life and holistic health. According to Hindu tradition, Dhanvantari is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who appeared during the churning of the cosmic ocean (samudra manthan) holding a pot of amṛta—the nectar of immortality. This image itself carries deep symbolic meaning: the potential for healing, rejuvenation, and the return to balance.
Chanted for centuries by spiritual seekers, Ayurvedic practitioners, and anyone in need of healing, the Dhanvantari Mantra is a prayer for both physical and spiritual well-being. It is often recited before treatments, during illness, or simply as part of a daily wellness practice. The mantra doesn’t just call for a cure—it calls for the dissolution of māyā, the illusions that lead to imbalance and suffering. In this sense, healing becomes a sacred act—one that aligns body, mind, and spirit with the eternal wholeness of life itself.
