Universal/Ishvara

जन्मदिनमिदम्

(Janmadinamidam)

Traditional

Also known as janmadinamidam ayi priya sakhe

Janmadinamidam is a widely cherished contemporary Sanskrit stotra dedicated to invoking divine blessings on one's birthday. Unlike classical Vedic hymns, this prayer focuses on universal spiritual welfare, seeking the grace of Ishvara to bestow longevity, prosperity, and joy upon the individual. It serves as a sacred birthday blessing, emphasizing the gratitude one should feel towards the Divine for the gift of life. Chanting this hymn fosters a spirit of humility and devotion, encouraging the seeker to align their coming year with righteous actions and spiritual growth under the protective umbrella of the Almighty.

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Script: Devanagari (देवनागरी) — also the script of Hindi, Marathi, Nepali and Konkani.

जन्मदिनमिदं अयि प्रिय सखे ।
शं तनोतु ते सर्वदा मुदम् ॥ 1 ॥
प्रार्थयामहे भव शतायुषी ।
ईश्वरस्सदा त्वां च रक्षतु ॥ 2 ॥
पुण्य कर्मणा कीर्तिमर्जय ।
जीवनं तव भवतु सार्थकम् ॥ 3 ॥

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