Knot of protection

The beauty of our culture lies in our traditions and festivals. Every festival brings the sweetness of its own.  But Rakhi is one festival which was a little bland for us since childhood as ours was a family of all sisters and no brother. Still, we grew up watching our mom and papa celebrating with their respective brothers and sisters and understood the importance of sacred thread.

History recites Rani Karnawati sent this sacred thread to  Emperor Humayun, and he was so touched by this spiritual binding that he left everything and reached for his sister's protection. In present times wish we could have many such Ranis to send ties across the borders to have peace all around.

Other story says Draupathi tied a knot on Krishna's wrist once, and he paid the debt by divinely elongating her sari so that Kauravas could not remove it. Krishna, mostly all the sisters tie these threads, but where are you these days when so many saris are being removed?

History proves the values behind our every festival.  Our every celebration is vibrant, unique and exceptional.  Our traditions make our country unique. Almighty, I hope it continues like this.  May the sweetness of Laddos, Barfis, Hallwa and  Purees goes on and on. 

On the day of Rakhi  Purnima, I wish you all a very happy Rakhi.  May all the brothers see a sister in every woman leaving apart their soulmate:)