🎆 Rakshabandhan 🎆

Rakshabandhan is a word which reminds us about the bonding between sisters and brothers.

In the present situation or even in the past, we observe that woman are being belittled everywhere, not because of their ability or capability; it is just because they don’t repel back harshly to even someone who is harsh.

Let us leave about the topic of gender inequality; rather I wish to stress about the emphasis on Rakhshabandhan.

It is understandable to have a special day to celebrate the joy of bonding with our siblings.

Then, is it limited to a single day?

Or just for few days?

Is Rakshabandhan limited to siblings alone?

Is it okay to take care of our own sisters and having wrong notions on other woman?

Above situations are commonly observed in our society.

Let me share my past experience in my school!

On Rakshabandhan day, all the students were instructed to assemble and sit opposite to each other irrespective of gender. So, we are supposed to sit opposite to our schoolmates, let it be a boy or girl. After being placed in our seats, teachers used to distribute the holy thread of Rakhi to each of us.  

We are instructed to tie the Rakhi to the person sitting opposite to us and pledge that we shall always be together and protective towards each other.

Also, we were told that, it is not restricted to be protective to the one person whom we tied the holy thread, we should be caring and concerned towards all our friends.

Over the years passed, I am thankful to my school for making me realize the actual meaning of Rakshabandhan.

Conclusion:  I opine that one should be respectful, loyal, caring and protective towards everyone, let the relationship may be mother, father, sister, brother, cousin, friend, wife, husband, girl-friend, boy-friend, whatever it may  be. This is the real meaning of Rakshabandhan according to me.

Whether you are tied with a Rakhi or not, we should be protective and caring!!!