Dhanvantari Ji - #3369
I’ve been trying to deepen my spiritual practice, and recently someone recommended reciting prayers to Dhanvantari Ji for health and healing. I know Dhanvantari Ji is considered the god of Ayurveda, but I’m not entirely sure how to incorporate prayers or rituals into my daily routine. Does worshipping Dhanvantari Ji involve specific mantras, or is it more about personal devotion? I’ve also heard about Dhanvantari Jayanti and its connection to health. Is this an important day to start a new health regimen or seek blessings for ongoing treatments? I’m dealing with some chronic issues, including joint pain and low immunity. Could prayers to Dhanvantari Ji, along with Ayurvedic treatments, help accelerate healing? If anyone has experience including Dhanvantari Ji in their health journey, how did you approach it, and did it make a difference in your recovery?


Doctors’ responses
Worshipping Dhanvantari Ji, the deity associated with health and Ayurveda, can be a profound addition to your spiritual and healing journey, especially when paired with Ayurvedic treatments. Reciting the Dhanvantari Mantra—“Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita Kalasha Hastaya Sarva Bhaya Vinashaya Sarva Roganivaranaya Trayodashaya Tripurushaya Maha Vishnave Namaha”—is a powerful way to seek blessings for health and recovery. Dhanvantari Jayanti, celebrated two days before Diwali, is considered an auspicious day to begin health regimens, rituals, or treatments, as it’s believed to enhance the efficacy of efforts toward healing and well-being. Integrating daily prayers or meditation focused on Dhanvantari Ji can help instill a sense of hope and positivity, which is vital for chronic issues like joint pain and low immunity. Complementing this devotion with lifestyle changes and Ayurvedic practices may enhance the healing process by aligning your spiritual, mental, and physical energies. Many people find that incorporating such rituals brings peace and reinforces their faith in the journey toward wellness.
Including Dhanvantari Ji in your routines is actually kind of a personal thing. While there are specific prayers and mantras dedicated to Dhanvantari Ji, like the Dhanvantari Stotra or the mantra “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita-Kalasha Hastaaya Sarva-Aamaya Vinashaaya Trailokya Naathaya Sri Maha Vishnave Namaha”, you don’t need to stick to just formal hymns unless you want to. It’s more about creating a sense of devotion and connection with healing energies, you know?
Some folks find that reciting these mantras in the morning or evening helps set a healing intention for their day. If you’ve got joint pain and low immunity, you could incorporate this prayer into a routine where you’re also mindfully taking your Ayurvedic treatments. Blending spiritual practice with physical healing can sometimes make the whole process feel more complete.
Dhanvantari Jayanti is indeed a special day; it usually falls during the Dhanteras festival, right before Diwali. It’s sort of like a festival dedicated to health and well-being, and many believe it’s a particularly powerful time to start new health practices or deepen existing ones. Makes sense to align yourself with these energies, especially when dealing with chronic issues.
If you’re considering this, maybe light a diya (lamp) and offer some fresh flowers or fruits, keep it simple. Remember, though, prayers can support healing, but they ain’t a replacement for the necessary medical care or lifestyle changes prescribed for your conditions. Ayurveda would suggest also focusing on your dosha balance. Your joint pain could be connected to a Vata imbalance, so you might want to pursue treatments, like warm oil massages (Abhyanga) or diet modifications, that pacify Vata, while boosting your immunity with herbs like Ashwagandha or Amla.
So yeah, integrating a spiritual layer can definitely enhance your healing journey, kind of like giving it an extra boost. But just don’t rely solely on it, especially for something chronic. Balance is crucial, right?

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