भगवान आपका भला करे
bhagvān āpkā bhalā karepolite
In India most people searching this mean Hindi. A common way to say it is भगवान आपका भला करे (bhagvān āpkā bhalā kare), literally "may God do you good". It is also called भगवान तुम्हें खुश रखे (bhagvān tumheṅ khush rakhe) and जीते रहो (jīte raho).
Meaning: wishing divine blessing on someone (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Indian | Romanization | Note |
|---|---|---|
| भगवान आपका भला करे | bhagvān āpkā bhalā kare | polite |
| भगवान तुम्हें खुश रखे | bhagvān tumheṅ khush rakhe | to a younger person |
| जीते रहो | jīte raho | elder to younger |
Elders bless younger people with short phrases like जीते रहो (jīte raho), "keep living", and खुश रहो (khush raho), "stay happy". These are said to a younger person, not to an elder.
When do people say it?
Younger people often touch the feet of an elder to receive a blessing, called आशीर्वाद (āshīrvād). The elder replies with one of these phrases.
Did you know?
- The Hindi word आशीर्वाद (āshīrvād) comes from Sanskrit and means a blessing given by someone older or higher in standing.
Examples in context
- जीते रहो, बेटा।jīte raho, beṭā.God bless you, son.
- भगवान आपको हमेशा खुश रखे।bhagvān āpko hamesha khush rakhe.May God always keep you happy.
Example conversation
Grandmother blesses her grandson Arjun before his exam.
- Arjunदादी, मैं परीक्षा देने जा रहा हूँ।dādī, main parīkshā dene jā rahā hūn.Grandma, I am going to take my exam.
- Dadiभगवान तुम्हारा भला करे।bhagvān tumhārā bhalā kare.God bless you.
- Arjunधन्यवाद दादी।dhanyavād dādī.Thank you, Grandma.
