Raksha Bandhan Meaning

[dipa]

Rakhi or Raksha is a sacred thread embellished with sister's love and affection for her brother. On the day of Raksha Bandhan sisters tie Rakhi on their brother's wrist and express their love for him. By accepting a Rakhi from a sister a brother gladly takes on the responsibility of protecting her sister.
In Indian tradition the frail thread of Rakhi is considered stronger than iron chains as it binds brothers and sisters in an inseparable bond of love and trust. Rakhi holds immense significance in Indian cultural ethos. The custom of celebrating Rakhi started in Vedic times and even today brothers and sisters consider it must to celebrate the occasion in traditional manner.

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[Hema]

Namaste and welcome to RF dipa!

The raksha also protects the one who is wearing it.

It also creates a bond between two people who are not biologically brother and sister but consider themselves to be so through the bond of the rakhi.

In my case, I'm an only child but I've tied a few rakhis for some guys over the years. However, there was one person I considered as a true brother but now I hardly ever see him because his parents spilt up when he was young and he lives with some other family members now who weird me out...asking a whole set of questions when you call on the phone and stuff.

[Aupmanyav]

Raksha Bandhan is coming. Tie rakhi to another person whom you deem fit for the honor. Our larger family gathers at one place on this day making some 40 people to celebrate Rakhi, and people of three generations complete the rituals. One of my neices is getting married and this would be her last Rakhi as a maiden. The husbands of the daughters of the family also come. Earlier it was four generations, but my mother's youngest brother passed away.