Dhanvantari
Artist: Rama
Das
Dhanvantari is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu,
and He appeared to propound the science of Ayurvedic medicine to cure the diseases of the living beings. When the ocean of
milk was being churned by the demigods and demons, Dhanvantari appeared holding the jug of immortal nectar that both sides
coveted. The demons stole the jug of nectar, but later the Lord appeared as a beautiful woman, Mohini Murti, and bewildered
the demons into giving Her the jug of nectar on the plea that she would distribute the nectar equally. She then distributed
the nectar to the demigods. When the Lord appears as a woman, He can bewilder anyone. This pastime is mentioned in the Srimad-Bhagavatam, 8th canto, 8th chapter.