My whts app is filling up fast with gift ideas for brother’s
and sister’s as Raksha Bandhan comes closer. A simple ceremony of sister tying a
sacred thread on her brothers wrist symbolising sister’s love and prayer for
brother’s well being and the brother’s lifelong vow to protect her, where
sister feeds brother, brother gives blessing and a token has become such a
stressful occasion. Each trying to up the game it has almost become a
competition. Will the love quota or the protection factor change if it’s not a
holiday trip or spa vouchers, designer outfits or customize jewellery? The
ability to complex the simplicity of the festival just amazes me…here’s me musing
over small stuff...
