Dhanvantari is the God of healing. He is also considered as the divine physician, the doctor of the Gods. He is regarded as an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the God of protection and sustenance. He is also believed to be the one, who created Ayurveda, the ancient system of medicine and gave that for the benefit of the humanity. Hence, he is gratefully remembered as the God of Ayurveda.

Dhanvantri’s Depiction
Dhanvantari is shown as strong in physique, handsome in appearance, somewhat dark in complexion and wearing yellow clothes. He is four-armed, in one of which he holds a pot containing the precious Amrut, the liquid of immortality. In another hand, he holds a leech, the blood-sucking insect, which is believed to have played a crucial role in the ancient systems of medical treatment. The depictions also show him as a form of Lord Vishnu himself with his usual conch and discus, while he is also seen holding the scriptures, in some other places.

Chanting Dhanvantri mantra helps in improving the vitality and energy levels in humans. It also helps attain the natural state of well-being. This mantra can remove the mental fears and all kinds of afflictions thereby promoting a clear vision.

Lyrics :
अच्युतानन्त गोविंद नामोच्चारण भेषजात
नश्यंती सकला रोगाः सत्यम सत्यम वदाम्यहम
अच्युतानन्त गोविंद विष्णो नारायणामृत
रोगान मे नाशयाशेषान अाशु धन्वनतरे हरे
अच्युतानन्त गोविंद विष्णो धन्वनतरे हरे
वासुदेवाखिलानस्याः रोगान नाशय नाशय
अच्युतानन्त गोविंद सच्चिदानंद शाशवत
मच्चेतो रमताम नित्यम त्वच्चारु चरणामबुजे
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वनतरये अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वामाय विनाशाय, त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्रीमहाविषणवे स्वाहा
ॐ नमो नारायणाय