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Happy-Raksha-Bandhan Day:-😊
Hello
dear brothers and Sisters. Raksha-Bandhan festival will be celebrate on
2nd.Aug.2012... Let's all of us celebrate here in HD and IF by sending
our best wishes to our siblings.
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.
Deity Lakshmi tied a rakhi onto the wrist of the King Bali from Sutal loka, thus making him Her brother and liberated Lord Narayan i.e. Vishnu. That day as per the Hindu lunar calendar was 'Shravan Poornima'.
"By tying this wristband (raksha) onto your wrist I am binding you just like the powerful and generous King Bali was bound by it. O wristband, do not get displaced." The Bhavishya Puran states that Raksha Bandhan was basically meant for kings. A new custom of tying rakhis began from the historical ages. The sister is supposed to tie the rakhi to the brother's wrist. The feeling behind this is that the brother should become prosperous and he should protect the sister.
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...
Wish You All A Happy Raksha-bandhan...
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