If
we split the word ‘Raksha Bandhan’ into two, we get ‘Raksha’ which means Rakhi
and ‘Bandhan’ which connotes in Sanskrit the bond. So, as it is clear from its
name that this is a festival commemorating the sacred bond and relationship of
brothers and sisters and this festival is celebrated by tying up a thread in
the hands of the brothers by their sisters.
On
the eve of this festival, a huge crowd can be seen in the shops to buy
different types of rakhis, for example, fancy silver rakhi, Kundan Rakhi, Beads Rakhi, etc. But, the fact that how many
of them, in reality, do know about the origin of this festival is in oblivion.
So, here is a guide about 5 popular myths about the genesis of this festival.
1. Lord Vishnu and Indrani myth
Many
people believe that in ancient times a sacred thread was given to Indrani by
Lord Vishnu and asked her to tie that thread around her husband’s hand. This
was done to protect him from the war between Gods and Demons. Another story in
this context is that when demons captured heaven, Brihaspati who was the god of
gurus, prepared a rakhi for Indra to protect him.
2. Traces in Mahabharata
In
Mahabharata, it is written that once Krishna accidentally got a cut in his
finger and was bleeding badly. Upon seeing that, Draupadi came to his rescue
and tore a small part of her saree and tied it around the wounded finger, and
in turn, Krishna rescued Draupadi from the Kauravas. So, it is believed that
the promise of protection in ancient culture carries the legacy in the form of
Raksha Bandhan even today.
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