Raksha Bandhan

Yesterday the 5th of August was ‘Raksha Bandhan’. The festival that respects the bond between brother and sister…… Sisters perform a puja and aarti with a diya, shall feed the brother something sweet and shall tie a ‘rakhi’ on their wrist - a symbol seeking protection from their brother. She respectfully touch his feet and the brother shall give her a gift - something to wear, a piece of jewelry or at times an envelope containing ’shagun’; money which is considered auspicious. One hundred and one, one thousand and one. The one is essential in our custom. It brings on the auspiciousness of the moment. While talking about rakhi I just can't stop myself to utter few words from the famous bollywood songs….

"भैया मेरे राखी के बंधन को निभाना….."

A wonderful age old custom living through generations of our culture. The brother sister relationship has been very pronounced in all our films too and looked upon with great reverence. The relationship does not necessarily have to be of blood. Many girls tie ‘rakhi’s’ on boys they wish to seek as brother and there have been instances when these bonds have flourished and strengthened even beyond those of blood. The ‘rakhi brother’ or the ‘rakhi sister’ is a common reference in society of these relationships.

Even I have one such rakhi brother, he is so special for me. Even if I try I can't explain about him. So just leave it……. I also tied rakhi on his hand, did aarti and guess what as the worlds best brother he gave me the best gift any sister will expect. I wish he will be always there to help me, guide me, and protect me. As he is so exceptional for me.

I just want to let you know
You mean the world to me
Only a heart as dear as yours
Would give so unselfishly

Always be there for me brother. Love you so much!!!

Jyoti.