Statue Dhanvantari (God of Ayurveda) - Brass

 <p>A beautifully handcrafted heavy brass statue of Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda (Divine Healer): for good health and prosperity. 

Dhanvantari, according to ancient tradition, passed on to man his knowledge of longevity, health and medicinal herbs. 

A beautiful addition to the home or practice room, and a nice gift for various occasions. </p><p>Dhanvantari (also called Dhanwantari or Dhanvantri) reminds us that no matter how much we know, everything still depends on the grace of the spiritual nature. 

It is considered an integral part of the genesis of Ayurveda. 

Every day people pray to Dhanvantari for good health for themselves and others. </p><p>Famous prayer to Dhanvantari: <em>Lord, I bow down to you. 

You are worshiped by gods and demons alike. 

Your divine powers bless the people of this world and free them from suffering, sickness, disease, old age and fear of death. 

Oh Lord, give me your medicines and blessings in abundance to heal the disease that is facing humanity. </em></p><p> </p><p>Brass statue Dhanvantari (God of Ayurveda). <br />Heavy version. 

Handmade in India<br />Weight 2.6 kg<br />Height 32 cm</p><p>Dhanvantari is known as the Physician of the Gods and is even considered an earthly avatar of Lord Vishnu in some ancient texts , the protector. 

According to Indian mythology, sage Dhanvantari appeared at the end of the "Churning of the Ocean" with the sacred "Amrit," the nectar of immortality. 

In his avatar of Divodasa (King of the ancient kingdom of Kashi) he was approached by sages to teach them Ayurveda: thus he started spreading the teachings of Ayurveda, which he had received from Lord Indra. 

His specialty was surgery (Shalya Chikitsa), and the well-known physician Sushruta who lived around 1000 BC. 

lived and worked in the city of Benares and was a writer of the Sushruta Samhita, was one of his most famous disciples. 

He is also said to have been responsible for classifying Ayurveda into eight categories: shalya, shalakya, kaya chikitsa, bhutavidya, kaumarabhritya, agadatantra, rasayanatantra and vajikaranatantra.</p>