The hindu God of Dhanvantari, is a form of Lord Vishnu, and praying to his energies is believed to bring in good health. Lord Dhanvantari is a deity in Hinduism who is considered to be the god of Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine in India. He is often depicted as having four hands, carrying a conch, a discus, a leech, and a pot of Amrita (nectar of immortality). Lord Dhanvantari is believed to have emerged during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) by the gods and demons, holding the pot of Amrita. He is revered as the divine physician and healer, and his blessings are sought for good health and well-being.
So here are two Dhanvantari Slokas or Stotrams or Chants, and their meaning explained. Also listen to the audio renditions. May Lord Dhanvantari bless us all with amazing health and vitality.
Chant 1:
Om Namo Bhagavate Maha Sudarshanaya
Vasudevaaya Dhanvantaraye
Amrutha kalasha Hastaaya
Sarva Bhaya Vinashaaya
Sarva Roga NivaraNaya
Trailokya Pataye
Trailokya Nidhaye
Shree Mahavishnu Swaroopa
Shree Dhanvantari Swroopa
Shree Shree Shree
Aushadha Chakra Narayanaya Swaha
Meaning:
We bow down and pray to Lord Dhanvantri, called as Sudarshana Vasudeva Dhanvantari, he holds in his hands, the Kalasha or pot filled with Amrutha – nectar of immortality… He destroys all fears and all diseases. The lord and protector of three worlds, an incarnate of Lord Vishnu in the form of Dhanvantari, the ultimate physician holding the wheel of medicine, we bow down to you.
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Chant 2:
Om shankham chakram jalaukaam
Dadhadamruta ghaTam
Charu dorbhi chaturbhih
Sookshma svacchati hridayaam sukha
pari vilasan MauLim amboja netram || 1 ||
Kaalaam bodo jvalaangam
katitata vilasat
Charu peetaambaraadhyam
Vande dhanvantarim tam
nikhila gada vanam
Proudha daavagni leelam || 2 ||
Meaning:
Salutations to Lord Dhanvantari, who is holding a conch, a disc, a leech and a pot of divine nectar (amruta). In whose heart shines a clear blaze of light, that also radiates around his head and lotus eyes. One whose body is splendid on the dark blue water, one who is wearing yellow cloth, and one who by his mere play, destroys all diseases like a huge forest fire. Dhanvantari is the God of Ayurveda.
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