Dhanvantari Mantras: Sacred Chants for Healing and Wellbeing
Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician of Ayurveda, is revered for bestowing humanity with powerful mantras that promote healing and wellbeing. These sacred chants, when recited with devotion, invoke the healing energies of Lord Dhanvantari to restore physical, mental, and spiritual health.
- Divine Origin: Lord Dhanvantari emerged during the cosmic churning holding the pot of immortality
- Healing Power: Mantras channel divine healing energy for body, mind, and spirit
- Holistic Benefits: Promote physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual awakening
- Universal Appeal: Chanted across India in various languages and traditions
The practice of chanting Dhanvantari mantras dates back to Vedic times and remains an integral part of Ayurvedic healing traditions. These sacred sounds create vibrational patterns that resonate with our energy systems, promoting balance and harmony at all levels of existence.
Core Dhanvantari Mantras
Dhanvantari Moola Mantra
अमृत-कलश हस्ताय सर्व-आमय विनाशनाय
त्रैलोक्य नाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः"
Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra
अमृत कलश हस्ताय धीमहि
तन्नो धन्वन्तरिः प्रचोदयात्"
Dhanteras Puja Mantra
अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वभयविनाशनाय सर्वरोगनिवारणाय
त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्रीमहाविष्णवे स्वाहा"
Dhanteras Puja Rituals
- Performed on Trayodashi (13th lunar day) of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month
- Light 13 diyas to ward off untimely death and illness
- Offer yellow flowers, turmeric, and coriander seeds
- Recite this mantra 108 times for health and prosperity
- Prepare rice kheer as an offering to Lord Dhanvantari
Dhanvantari Vandana (Prayer)
सूक्ष्मस्वच्छातिहृद्यांशुक परिविलसन्मौलिमंभोजनेत्रम॥
कालाम्भोदोज्ज्वलांगं कटितटविलसच्चारूपीतांबराढ्यं
वन्दे धन्वन्तरिं तं निखिलगदवनप्रौढदावाग्निलीलम॥"
Dhanvantari Mantra in Telugu
అమృతకలశహస్తాయ సర్వభయవినాశనాయ సర్వరోగనివారణాయ
త్రైలోక్యనాథాయ శ్రీమహావిష్ణవే స్వాహా"
Amṛtakalaśahastāya Sarvabhayavināśanāya Sarvaroganivāraṇāya
Trailokyanāthāya Śrīmahāviṣṇave Svāhā"
Dhanvantari Mantra Benefits
Physical Healing
Accelerates recovery from illness and chronic conditions
Mental Clarity
Reduces anxiety, depression and promotes mental peace
Disease Prevention
Strengthens immunity and creates protective energy
Vitality & Longevity
Enhances energy levels and promotes healthy aging
Spiritual Growth
Deepens meditation and spiritual awareness
Energetic Balance
Harmonizes body's energy systems (doshas)
Optimal Practice Guidelines
- Timing: Brahma muhurta (early morning) or sunset for maximum benefits
- Posture: Sit comfortably in Padmasana or Sukhasana with spine erect
- Repetition: Chant 108 times using a mala (rosary) for complete healing
- Duration: Minimum 40 days of continuous practice for chronic conditions
- Environment: Clean, quiet space with an image or statue of Lord Dhanvantari
Dhanvantari Aarti in Hindi
जय जय आरोग्य दाता, दीन दुखियों के निवारी॥
चार भुजा धारी श्याम तन, कर में कलश सुहाय
जन जन को निरोग करो, महिमा अमित बताय॥
रोग शोक निवारक प्रभु, सर्व सुख के दाता
भक्त वत्सल दया निधान, पूर्ण करो अभिलाषा॥
धनवंतरी तेरा ध्यान जो, प्रतिदिन श्रद्धा धरे
उसकी सब कामना पूर्ण, निश्चय तुम ही करे॥
आरती धनवंतरी की, जो कोई जन गावे
ताके घर में सुख शांति, सदा विराजत आवे॥"
Dhanvantari Stotram Lyrics
लोके जरारुक्भयमृत्युनाशं, धातारमीशं विविधौषधीनाम्॥
शंखं चक्रं जलौकां दधदमृतघटं चारुदोर्भिश्चतुर्मिः,
सूक्ष्मस्वच्छातिहृद्यांशुकपरिविलसन्मौलिमंभोजनेत्रम्।
कालाम्भोदोज्ज्वलांगं कटितटविलसच्चारूपीतांबराढ्यं,
वन्दे धन्वन्तरिं तं निखिलगदवनप्रौढदावाग्निलीलम्॥"
I worship Lord Dhanvantari, who holds the conch, discus, leech, and pot of nectar in his four beautiful hands. He wears spotless, fine garments that shine with divine radiance, his face as beautiful as a lotus, with eyes like lotuses. His dark complexion shines like a rain cloud, wearing a yellow silk garment around his waist. He is the master physician who extinguishes the forest fire of all diseases."
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Lord Dhanvantari: The Divine Physician of Ayurveda
Sacred mantras for healing and wellbeing
Lord Dhanvantari stands as a revered deity in Hindu tradition, recognized as the divine physician of the gods and the progenitor of Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of holistic medicine.
Dhanvantari Mantra Practice FAQ
Answers to common questions about chanting sacred mantras
How many times to chant Dhanvantari mantra?
The ideal chanting frequency depends on your purpose and intention:
- General wellbeing: 11 times daily
- Healing specific ailments: 108 times daily
- Serious health conditions: 1008 times daily
- Spiritual advancement: 27,000 times over 40 days (sadhana)
Traditionally, mantras are chanted in multiples of 9 using a mala (rosary). For maximum benefit, complete 125,000 repetitions over time.
Initial Phase
21 days of daily chanting to establish connection
Healing Phase
40 days minimum for health conditions
Deepening Phase
90 days for spiritual transformation
"Mantra repetition is supreme meditation, the austerity that accomplishes all purposes"
How and when to chant Dhanvantari mantra?
The most auspicious times for chanting are during the Brahma Muhurta (90 minutes before sunrise) and at sunset.
Morning (4-6 AM)
Most powerful for healing and spiritual growth
Noon (11 AM-1 PM)
Enhances vitality and physical health
Evening (6-8 PM)
Promotes mental peace and restful sleep
Proper Chanting Technique:
- Sit facing East or North in a clean, quiet space
- Use a rudraksha or tulsi mala for counting repetitions
- Maintain a straight spine and relaxed body
- Chant at a steady pace with clear pronunciation
- Visualize Lord Dhanvantari with healing light
- Conclude with silent meditation for 5 minutes
Can we chant Dhanvantari mantra for family members?
Yes, chanting for family members is not only permitted but highly encouraged in the Ayurvedic tradition. The healing energy of the mantras can be directed to benefit loved ones.
Direct Method
Chant near the person while gently placing your hand on their head or affected area
Water Blessing
Chant mantras over water and have the person drink it
Intention Focus
Hold a clear mental image of the person while chanting
Important Considerations:
- Obtain permission from conscious adults before chanting for them
- For children or unconscious persons, chant with pure intention
- Morning hours are most effective for family healing
- Chant 27 times specifically for each family member
- Combine with offering yellow flowers to Lord Dhanvantari
"May all be happy, may all be free from disease"