How to celebrate birthday as per Hindu Dharma!

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I was told years ago that it is good to meditate on your birthday, at the same

time you were born.  Other than that, I do not have any particular customs. 

Last year for my birthday I invited friends to chant Lalita Sahasranama together

by a river and asked them to make a donation to charity instead of bringing

gifts.  I don't feel attached to anything particular happening that day, nor a

necessity to reject celebrating it either.  Just like any other day, it is both

completely special, and completely ordinary.  I just stay open and do whatever

seems appropriate.

 

Anyway, happy birthday!

In Her, Mira