Long before time began to tick as we know it, the gods and demons joined hands to churn the cosmic ocean. From that swirling sea of creation — the Samudra Manthan — rose treasures of unimaginable power, but also the darkest poison. And then, out of the luminous waves, emerged Lord Dhanvantari, radiant and calm, holding in his hands a pot of Amrit — the nectar of immortality — and the wisdom of Ayurveda , the science of life itself. That divine moment marked the birth of healing, balance, and well-being — the reason we celebrate the first day of Diwali as Dhanteras , or Dhanvantari Jayanti. It reminds us that before light can shine, the ocean within us must be churned. Today, many of us mark Dhanteras by polishing our homes, lighting lamps, and buying gold or silver. Yet the fes
The Nectar of Inner Wealth: A Dhanteras Reflection

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