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Satya Yuga

Dhanvantari

The Divine Healer

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Purpose of Incarnation

To emerge from the Churning of the Ocean with the pot of Amrita (nectar) and bestow the science of Ayurveda

Symbolic Meaning

    Stories, Events & Teachings

    Key Events

    Appeared during Samudra Manthan with the pot of Amrita

    Introduced Ayurveda to humanity for physical and mental well-being

    Served as the physician to the Devas

    Established the holistic principles of healing in Sanatan Dharma

    Stories & Leelas

    The Divine Physician

    Explore the emergence of Dhanvantari from the Samudra Manthan, bearing the pot of Amrita and bestowing Ayurveda.

    Teachings

    Divine intervention offers both physical and spiritual nourishment.

    True health is rooted in Dharma and cosmic balance.

    Quick Facts
    Category: Other
    Era: Satya Yuga
    Place: Cosmic Plane
    Appearance: Divine
    Festivals: Dhanteras

    No specific stotras currently linked to Dhanvantari.

    Scriptural References:

    • Bhagavata Purana
    • Vishnu Purana
    • Sushruta Samhita
    • Mahabharata

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