OT: Rakhi - Page 8

Originally posted by: Helee

that's wrong in every mythological or historical story it's not said that male has to protect female or Only sister can tie rakhi to brother or he will have to consider her his sister because of a rakhi. That became a thing when rani karnavati sent rakhi to humayu... Rakhi is more ancient thn that.

sanchi (wife of Lord Indra) tied it to her husband's wrist for his wellbeing in war. It's not like now onwards she will be his sister and it's nowhere mentioned that he will protect her now onwards same with kunti Abhimanyu... It was for protection of thr male and not of thefemale.... Because they used to go to the wars and not the females.... So sisters used to tie rakhis on brother's hand...And then time changed and women were being assaulted so the narrative changed and it was the female who needed the protection and rakhi become promise of brother to protect his sister at any cost. now again the time has changed and we don't need to protect each other in that sense anymore so it has become the fastival of love and care as you said.

And people can follow and choose not to follow whatever they like... But calling something patriarchal without knowing it's orgin or the context is wrong.

you are right, probably I didn't read in depth as you have. Which rises the question, if Rakhi isn't about protection of women in its origin at all, rather more about protection of the men, why are radical feminists getting their panty twisted.

i think its a regressive festival, if its really about the bonding and love of a brother and sister why to tie up rakhi on him for protection.

its not like I'm being harassed in a train or a bus and he would fly down to save me, so what's the purpose? I love my brother very much but i have stopped tying him rakhi, it has been 8 years and my parents and relatives are very upset with me. high time we rise above stereotypes and forced rituals.

BUT at the end, I m not being preachy, this is something what i feel i can't dictate others to do the same. do what you believe in. Celebrating Raksha Bandhan also gives u some bucks and plenty of sweets..so that's good reason to celebrate otherwise hmm...nope

Thanks everyone for your responses. My thoughts on rakhi are definitely not in the minority.

Like Christmas, Valentines day etc I feel like it has become a bigger deal than ever with it all just being a marketing dream.

p.s anyone remember in the good old days Rakhis used to be little foil decorations or just a plain band? I have to LOL at all the diamantes and glitzy rakhis now haha

Originally posted by: Girl_InMedicine

Can I just ask you a simple thing? You said that your sisters protect you right? If you are not ashamed to be protected by your sisters then why do you have a problem to be protected by your brother? Just cos he's a Male? I said you that tying Rakhi itself symbolizes offering protection to your brother, you are just promising to protect each other, if you find that misogynistic..ohh well I cant argue with you further

I have no problem with anyone protecting anyone. Why is it [traditionally] just a celebration of the brothers? That's all.

Originally posted by: Pooku123

Thanks everyone for your responses. My thoughts on rakhi are definitely not in the minority.

Like Christmas, Valentines day etc I feel like it has become a bigger deal than ever with it all just being a marketing dream.

p.s anyone remember in the good old days Rakhis used to be little foil decorations or just a plain band? I have to LOL at all the diamantes and glitzy rakhis now haha

we humans are competitive tits, always wanting to have something better than the other, ishika ka faida uthate hai business people lol. I remember the girls in my.class used to compare their Rakhis, friendship bands and obviously the clothes during Durga Puja lol.

haan...jisko Rakhi, Karwachauth, Holi , Diwali se problem hai...nahi samajh aata hai...woh mat manao.....no one is pointing a gun at you.....why dissect age old sweet traditions like Rakhi or Karwachauth??

BTW....woh psuedogenius Twinkle ne fir koi tweet kiya hai kya??

Originally posted by: blue-ice.1

haan...jisko Rakhi, Karwachauth, Holi , Diwali se problem hai...nahi samajh aata hai...woh mat manao.....no one is pointing a gun at you.....why dissect age old sweet traditions like Rakhi or Karwachauth??

BTW....woh psuedogenius Twinkle ne fir koi tweet kiya hai kya??

Akki mi film abhi hai theatre mai, AkkI ne bola hoga, madam aise kuch mat karna jiske liye negative publicity ho lol.

Originally posted by: NimbuMirchi

Bhai Dooj is for married ladies, no?

Originally posted by: NimbuMirchi

Read a post on Humans of Bombay today. They have a story about sisters.

And not only sisters. Daughter's tie Rakhi to Papa.

As per Hindu mythology, Women used to tie Rakhi before men left to go into battlefield. To pray for their well-being and protection.

Over the time it became as Symbol of Brother's protecting Sisters. And mostly it's about Sibling Bond.

Thanks for the info on Humans of Bombay story.

Originally posted by: Thug-Leader

we humans are competitive tits, always wanting to have something better than the other, ishika ka faida uthate hai business people lol. I remember the girls in my.class used to compare their Rakhis, friendship bands and obviously the clothes during Durga Puja lol.