Dhanvantari Mantra — Meaning and How to Chant
Lord Dhanvantari is revered as a form of Vishnu and the god of Ayurveda. According to the Puranas, he appeared during the churning of the ocean holding a pot of amrit (nectar). Dhanteras is celebrated as his appearance day. Devotees pray to him with this mantra.
Om namo bhagavate vasudevaya dhanvantaraye amrita-kalasha-hastaya sarvamaya-vinashanaya trailokya-nathaya shri-mahavishnave namah ||
Meaning
Mantra
Om namo bhagavate vasudevaya dhanvantaraye amrita-kalasha-hastaya sarvamaya-vinashanaya trailokya-nathaya shri-mahavishnave namah ||
Salutations to Lord Dhanvantari, a form of Vasudev, who holds the pot of nectar, who is revered as the remover of all illness, the lord of the three worlds — salutations to Shri Mahavishnu.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
How many times should the Dhanvantari mantra be chanted?
Usually 11, 21 or 108 times. Devotees chant it especially on Dhanteras.
When should the Dhanvantari mantra be recited?
On Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti), in morning puja, or when praying for a loved one. It is a prayer — not a substitute for a doctor's advice and treatment.
Who is Lord Dhanvantari?
He is revered as a form of Lord Vishnu and the god of Ayurveda. According to the Bhagavatam and other Puranas, he rose from the churning of the ocean carrying the pot of nectar.