*~*Happy Raksha BandhanTo All*~*

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⭐️R . A . K . H . I⭐️
R : Relationship
A : Affection
K : Knitting together
H : Him (Brother) & Her (Sister)
I : Interminably





What is Raksha Bandhan?
Source: http://www.raksha-bandhan.com/rakhi-the-thread-of-love.html
In India, festivals are the celebration of togetherness, of being one of the family. Raksha Bandhan is one such festival that is all about affection, fraternity and sublime sentiments. It is also known as Raksha Bandhan which means a 'bond of protection'. This is an occasion to flourish love, care, affection and sacred feeling of brotherhood.

Not a single festival in India is complete without the typical Indian festivities, the gatherings,celebrations, exchange of sweets and gifts, lots of noise, singing and dancing. Raksha Bandhan is a regional celebration to celebrate the sacred relation between brothers and sisters. Primarily, this festival belongs to north and western region of India but soon the world has started celebrating this festival with the same verse and spirit. Rakhi has become an integral part of those customs.

An insight of Rakhi Rituals
On the day of Rakhi, sisters prepares the pooja thali with diya, roli, chawal, rakhi thread and sweets. The ritual begins with a prayer in front of God, then the sister ties Rakhi to her brother and wishes for his happiness and well-being. In turn, the brother acknowledge the love with a promise to stand by his sister through all the good and bad times.

Sisters tie Rakhi on the wrist of their brothers amid chanting of mantras, put roli and rice on his forehead and pray for his well-being. She bestows him with gifts and blessings. In turn, brothers also wish her a good life and pledges to take care of her. He gives her a return gift. The gift symbolizes the physical acceptance of her love, reminder of their togetherness and his pledge. The legends and the reference in history repeated, the significance of the festival is emphasized.

Unconditional Bond of Love
Raksha bandhan has been celebrated in the same way with the same traditions for many years. Only the means have changed with the changing lifestyle to make the celebration more elaborate and lively. This day has an inherent power that pulls the siblings together. The increasing distances evoke the desire to be together even more. All brothers and sisters try to reach out to each other on this auspicious day. The joyous meeting, the rare family get-together, that erstwhile feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood calls for a massive celebration.

For everyone, it is an opportunity to reunion and celebrate. People also share
tasty dishes, wonderful sweets and exchange gifts. It is a time to share their past experiences also. For those who are not able to meet each other, rakhi cards and e-rakhis and rakhis through mails perform the part of communicating the rakhi messages. Hand made rakhis and self-maderakhi cards are just representation of the personal feelings of the siblings.





Brothers r truly a sister's strength! Recognizing all the brothers out there on this auspicious day. Wishing them and their sisters a very Happy Raksha Bandhan - A bond that lasts an eternity






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Wishing All The Sweet Brothers And Sisters From All
Over The World a Very Happy Raksha Bandhan


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This is the story behind Raksha bandhan in detail

When the demon King Bali's devotion won over Lord Narayan, he was compelled to leave his abode, Vaikunth, to stay in Bali's kingdom in Sutal. When Lord Narayan failed to return, his distressed consort Lakshmi arrived in Sutal on Shravan Purnima. She accepted Bali as her brother by tying a raksha on him. In return, Bali asked her to wish for a boon. She requested Narayan's return. She grieved that despite having a consort she was experiencing premature widowhood in Narayan's absence. However, the Lord had pledged to eternally protect Bali, by guarding his door. To resolve his dilemma, Brahma and Shiva agreed to guard Bali for four months each, while Vishnu (Narayan) would guard him for the auspicious four months - Chaturmaas - beginning from Ashadh Shudh Ekadashi and terminating on Kartik Shudh Ekadashi, usually from Mid-July to Mid-November. The festival of Raksha Bandhan commenced when Lakshmiji tied the 'rakhadi' ('rakhee' in Hindi) on Bali Raja. Since Bali Raja offered devotion by sacrificing everything to the Lord, the day is also known as 'Bali-eva' or 'Baleva' for short..
A Mahabharata Tale
The origin of the festival is mostly attributed that of Draupadi and Krishna during the Rajsuya Yaga. According to the legend, after Shishupal's death, Krishna was left with a bleeding finger. Draupadi, the wife of Pandavas comes forward, tears a strip of silk sari and ties it around Krishna's wrist to staunch the flow of blood. Touched by her concern, Krishna declares himself bound to her by her brotherly love. He promises to repay the debt manifold at an appropriate time (Needless to say, Lord Krishna has helped Pandavas during various phases all through the Mahabarath, particularly in the Kurukshetra episode). After a lapse of several years when Draupudi was about to be shamed by being disrobed in front of the whole court by her evil brother in law Duryodhana, she prayed Lord Krishna to help her and did by divinely elongating her sari so that it could not be remove.
Before the battle of Mahabharata, Lord Krishna told Yudhisthir, elder Pandava brother, to perform rakhi ceremony which would act as a shield for him and his army. Draupadi, wife of the Pandavas, tied a thread on Lord Krishna's wrist, seeking his blessings for her husbands.

Historically speaking, Yamuna, the sister of Lord Yama (the God of Death) ties Rakhi to her brother Lord Yama. Touched with her love, Lord Yama bestowed immortality to her and declares that who so ever ties the Rakhi thread to their brother will be blessed.

Divine side of Raksha-Bandhan...

Real love neither puts up barriers nor harbors any prejudices. Love is the epitome of freedom and power' but only when grounded in purity and principles. The festival of "Raksha Bandhan" speaks volumes about this loving relationship that nurtures, protects and uplifts. Although the present era has modernized the festival immensely, its simple and significant meaning exists incognito.
A number of legends are connected with tying of the "Rakhi" thread ' symbolizing the bond of love and protection ' but the most intriguing one is where the deities ("devatas") are said to have lost their heavenly kingdom to the devils ("asuras"). Lord Indra's (King of the Devatas) wife applies "tilak" on his forehead and ties him a Rakhi, before he sets out for war to regain the lost sovereignty. In time, the deities gain victory and return to heaven.
How is this fable applicable to us? Are only sisters or females in need of protection? Does fear arise from only external sources? Wouldn't God - our Beloved Supreme Parent, Teacher, Sat Guru - be a more effective and loyal Protector? The Rakhi is undoubtedly the only bondage that truly frees us from all insecurities, fear and sorrow. And it is God alone who shares the wisdom behind tying the sacred Rakhi or rather, taking a vow.
We often forget our true identity of being an infinitesimal point of the divine energy ' soul, "Atman", "Rooh", spirit. We get entangled in the web or bondages of the vices (lust, anger, greed, attachment and ego).
These enemies overpower us and influence us to perform negative actions, which in turn cause sorrow. God comes to awaken and enlighten the inner being and teaches us how to regain our lost sovereignty.
When the "tilak" of soul-consciousness is applied and a person takes the pledge to stay in his original nature of peace, love, purity, wisdom, mercy, his every thought, word and action become elevated and divine. You tend to see every other being as a child of God, as his family. This unlimited vision of brotherhood breaks all barriers of caste, creed, gender, religion and superstitions. You can then live by true self-respect and help others do the same.
The more you purify your consciousness, the stronger is your connection with God. God is then bound to look after you. Your positive actions ensure that you receive His blessings and good wishes from all souls; these work as your protection and stay with him for eternity. Let us all bind ourselves in this Spiritual "bandhan" (binding) - the bond that liberates us from all bondages...


Rakhi ka festival without sweets ye kaise ho sakta hai







Wish You All A Happy Raksha-bandhan
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Poonam...beautiful thread dear...😃

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Happy Raksha Bandhan to all who are celebrating it... 🤗 Have a great and blessed one ahead with your brothers... 😉 Do collect your gifts from your brothers as soon as you tie the rakhi.. 😆 😳

Be happy always, lovelies.. 😃



Poo di- Wonderful thread yet again.. Enjoyed reading the info.. 👍🏼
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Happy Raksha Bandhan to all my dear friends.🤗😃
Awesome thread Poo di❤️
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Happy raksha bandhan to all🤗
Poo di fantastic thread🤗

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Happy Raksha Bandhan...
Thanks for d informative,creative nd wonderful thread Poonam...
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Happy Raksha Bandhan...


Poonam...
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Happy Raksha Bandhan to all gys ... 🤗

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