What to tell while mahavir janma is happens in day 5

I will keep it simple and faithful to Jain tradition.

• Clarification about “day 5”:

- In the Jain calendar, Mahavir Bhagwan’s actual Janma Kalyanak occurred on Chaitra Shukla 13 (Trayodashi). - In the Shvetambar tradition, during Paryushan, the “Mahavir Janma Vachan” from the Kalpasutra is ceremonially read on the 5th day (Panchami). That is why people say “Mahavir Janma happens on day 5.”

What to recite/say on that occasion (Paryushan day 5 – Janma Vachan):

• First recite the Navkar Mantra (Namokar Mantra) with devotion.
• Do short Samayik and internal Prarthana for equanimity.
• Perform or attend Snatra Puja (Janmābhiṣek symbolism). During the abhishek, chant the Navkar Mantra and traditional stutis praising Arihants (no worldly requests).
• Read or listen to the Kalpasutra’s Janma Vachan (Shvetambar):

- Queen Trishla’s 14 suprajna dreams. - The auspicious Garbha Kalyanak and Janma in Kundagrama at midnight. - Indra (Shakra) carrying the newborn Tirthankar to Mount Meru for Janmābhiṣek and returning Him. - Bestowal of the name “Vardhaman” and universal rejoicing.

• Sing a gentle stavan in praise of Mahavir (keep it Jain-śāstriya and non-worldly).
• Conclude with Mangal Path and feelings of maitri for all souls.

Important differences (Shvetambar vs Digambar):

• Shvetambar: Public reading of Kalpasutra on Paryushan day 5 is traditional, including the transfer-of-embryo episode (Garbha-haran) and the Indra-abhishek on Meru.
• Digambar: Do not read Kalpasutra in Paryushan; instead, narrations come from Digambar āgamic/purāṇic sources. The embryo-transfer episode is not accepted. Celebration focuses on the Panch Kalyanak spirit and stavan/puja without those Shvetambar-specific details.

Short, respectful lines you can say during the celebration:

• “Namo Arihantanam. Bhagwan Mahavir Prabhu ki jai.”
• “Sarva jīvo maitri bhav rākhe, prāṇi mātra sukhī hoy.”
• “Mahavir Prabhu na Janma Kalyanak ni anant anant anandotsav!”

Essence to keep:

• Keep it nirpeksha and śuddha-bhakti: only praise of the Arihant, no worldly boons.
• Maintain samata, ahimsa, and kshamapana bhav the whole day.

For a simple overview of Mahavir Janma Kalyanak and related puja in easy language, you can refer here: