A blessing to share
A Bhai Dooj Blessing to Share
In short
May the bond between you and your sibling be blessed with love that no distance can dim and years cannot wear. On this Bhai Dooj, may you always have each other's protection and joy, as Yama was blessed by his sister Yamuna. Long life and happiness to you both.
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The mantra
ॐ सूर्याय नमः
oṃ sūryāya namaḥ
I bow to Surya, the radiant Sun, source of life and vitality.
On this festival
Bhai Dooj closes the Diwali season with a day for brothers and sisters — recalling how Yama, lord of death, was welcomed by his sister Yamuna and blessed every brother honoured by a sister with long life.
Send this blessing to a sibling, near or far, as a thread of love across any distance.
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What is a good Bhai Dooj wish?
A blessing of lifelong love and mutual protection between siblings, recalling Yama and his sister Yamuna, with wishes for long life and happiness.
What does Bhai Dooj celebrate?
The bond between brothers and sisters, two days after Diwali — a sister's tilak and prayer for her brother's long life, and his pledge of protection.
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