The True Meaning of Raksha Ka Bandhan

Relationships are the quintessence of any festival, and it remains constant for any Indian festival. Each event unites the family, which requires a festival. Raksha Bandhan is a festival of one such connection - that of a sister and brother! This festival is celebrated with utmost joy throughout India. Raksha Bandhan is a festival which commends the undying bond of care and affection among sisters and brothers. It is a day when siblings wish for each other’s prosperity, joy, and happiness.

The name 'Raksha Bandhan' means a bond of protection. On this propitious day, siblings and brothers promise to their sisters to shield them from all troubles and harms, and the sisters pray to God to shield their brother from all bad things. The celebration falls on the Shravan Purnima, which usually comes in August. Sisters tie the thread called Rakhi on their sibling's wrist and pray to God while brother promises to always take care of them.

The meaning of Raksha Bandhan that is restricted to the relation of brother and sister is all past! Today, don’t you think that all the relationships that we have with different people in our life have importance and that each one of them is here to protect us. Of course, these people are our layer of protection. So, celebrating Rakhsha Bandhan will all these people is what defines the true meaning of Raksha ka Bandhan! Below, we have mentioned some relations that are similar to that of brother and sister. Tie a rakhi on their hands as well and make the special festival happening for everyone.

Parents

Parents are there from the starting and are there forever by our side. Nobody can fill in their shoes. From bringing us to the world to providing us with the best facilities, the mother and father are the real superheroes of our lives. They are our shield protecting us from everything bad and helping us in our tough times. In this way, they are the topmost people whom you should tie a Rakhi for the protection they were giving to you since you were born.

Grandparents

Grandparents have always been our safe place to hide when you need to get away from scolding of your parents. They are always there to support you emotionally and help you fight the mental stress with their moral support. They have witnessed a lot in this world and are always there with stories from the past. They are the ones to cheer you up and guide you with their experiences and amazing stories. So, tying a rakhi at their wrist to appreciate them is surely going to bring a smile on their face.

Best Friend

The perfect combination of crazy, mature, funny, and serious! The friend that is there to get you through the toughest decisions of your life. The one who is always on the other side of the phone when you need help even at 3 AM. The one who makes Maggi for you and even bake a cake for you! The one who teaches you how to live life and how to pack up a charming smile on your face always. The one who always protects you from bad influence! Such a friend surely deserves appreciation and what’s better than to do it with a rakhi on their wrist? They will surely feel special with your gesture.

Soldiers

With a rifle in their hands, a sparkle of fierce in their eyes swore to save their motherland, by risking their own life! All their bonds are left behind, and they have the will to sacrifice, to save millions of other lives! Such are our soldiers fighting at the border day and night just to protect the nation and us! They are the reason behind our calm sleep and celebrations at home. So, this Raksha Bandhan, tie rakhi to a soldier or send rakhi to them for always protecting you and your loved ones!

So, that’s all about the true meaning of Raksha Bandhan. Send rakhi online to your brother, siblings, parents, best friends, grandparents, soldiers, and to everyone who is there to help you and protect you! Happy Raksha Bandhan!