Dhanvantari Stotram: Hymn to the Lord of Ayurveda
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Invocation
Original
नमामि धन्वन्तरिं आदिदेवं, लोकत्रयविभूषणं सर्वलोक।
Transliteration
Namami Dhanvantarim Aadidevam, Lokatrayavibhushanam Sarvaloka.
Meaning / Translation
I bow to Lord Dhanvantari, the primordial deity, who is the ornament of the three worlds and the lord of all existence.
Description of the Deity
Original
चारभुजं पद्मपाणिं दिव्यतेजःप्रभाकरम्, अमृतकलशधारिणं सर्वभयविनाशनम्।
Transliteration
Charabhujam Padmapanim Divyatejahprabhakaram, Amritakalashadharinim Sarvabhayavinashanam.
Meaning / Translation
The four-armed one, holding a lotus, radiant with divine light, carrying the vessel of nectar (Amrita), and the destroyer of all fears.
Prayer for Healing
Original
आरोग्यं देहि मे नित्यं शान्तिं च मे प्रयच्छ। आयुर्वेदज्ञानं च देहि मे सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Aarogyam Dehi Me Nityam Shantim Cha Me Prayachcha. Ayurvedajnanum Cha Dehi Me Sarvada.
Meaning / Translation
Grant me eternal health and bestow upon me peace. Grant me the profound knowledge of Ayurveda always.