Lord Dhanvantari rising from the cosmic ocean of milk, holding a golden pot of nectar from which healing light pours

Dhanvantari Mantra

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The great healing mantra to Dhanvantari, the divine physician who rose from the cosmic ocean holding the pot of immortal nectar — chanted for health, recovery and the healing of all illness.

Traditional mantra of Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda

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Dhanvantari Mantra

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Deity: Vedic & Peace
Type: Mantra
Verses: 1
Language: Sanskrit

Dhanvantari Mantra Lyrics with Meaning

Each line shows an easy way to say it, with its English meaning. Turn on the Sanskrit, the exact pronunciation or the word-by-word meaning whenever you want to go deeper.

The Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये

Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye

oṃ namo bhagavate vāsudevāya dhanvantaraye

Om — salutations to the blessed Lord Vasudeva, to Dhanvantari,

अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वामयविनाशनाय

Amrita Kalasha Hastaya Sarvamaya Vinashanaya

amṛtakalaśahastāya sarvāmayavināśanāya

who holds the pot of immortal nectar in his hands, destroyer of every disease,

त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्रीमहाविष्णवे नमः ॥

Trailokya Nathaya Shri Mahavishnave Namah

trailokyanāthāya śrīmahāviṣṇave namaḥ

lord of the three worlds — salutations to the great Lord Vishnu.

About Dhanvantari Mantra

Dhanvantari is the physician of the gods and the patron of Ayurveda, India’s traditional medicine. He is a form of Vishnu (Vasudeva), which is why the mantra begins “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya.”

The mantra praises him as the one who holds the pot of amṛta, the nectar of immortality, who destroys all disease, and who is lord of the three worlds. It is recited by Ayurvedic doctors before treating patients, and by families praying for someone’s recovery.

His festival is Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Trayodashi), two days before Diwali, which is also observed in India as National Ayurveda Day.

The Stories Inside the Hymn

Rising from the ocean of milk

When the gods and demons churned the cosmic ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality, many wonders emerged — the wish-granting cow, the goddess Lakshmi, the moon. Last of all rose Dhanvantari, radiant and dark-skinned, carrying the golden pot of amrita in his hands.

He gave humanity the science of healing, and is still invoked wherever medicine meets prayer.

How to Chant Dhanvantari Mantra

When to chant

✦Dhanteras, two days before Diwali
✦During illness or recovery, your own or a loved one’s
✦Before taking medicine or beginning treatment
✦Daily, for good health

How many times

11, 21 or 108 times on a mala.

1
Sit quietly with a glass of water in front of you.
2
Chant the mantra slowly, picturing healing light pouring from Dhanvantari’s golden pot.
3
If you are praying for someone, hold their face in your mind.
4
Some people sip the water afterwards as a blessing.

Pronunciation Guide

The sounds that trip people up most in this hymn, and how to say them.

dhanvantaraye

dhun-vun-ta-ra-yay.

sarvāmaya

sar-vaa-ma-ya — “all diseases.”

trailokya

try-lok-ya — “the three worlds.”

The music

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Dhanvantari Mantra?

“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita Kalasha Hastaya Sarvamaya Vinashanaya Trailokya Nathaya Shri Mahavishnave Namah” — salutations to Dhanvantari, the form of Vishnu who holds the pot of nectar and destroys all disease.

Who is Dhanvantari?

The physician of the gods, a form of Vishnu, and the patron deity of Ayurveda.

When is Dhanvantari worshipped?

Especially on Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti), two days before Diwali.

Can it replace medical treatment?

No. Traditionally it is chanted alongside treatment, as a prayer for healing — never instead of it.