Designs of rakhis with divine figures attached to them must be avoided
All the Indian festivals, traditions and rituals have some deep-rooted scientific logic hidden in them.
Most of them are based on the theory of five elements in nature.
Five elements are water, air, fire, earth and space. Fire has been used from the primitive ages to protect oneself.
With the evolution of mind and civilisation, money came into prevalence and soon became the accepted power to counter all kinds of hurdles.
So in contemporary times, money has become a symbol of fire element. This is the major reason for development of the tradition of giving cash by a brother to his sister on Raksha Bandhan.
On the day of Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie a thread, called rakhi, on the right wrist of their brothers. The red colour thread is used to strengthen the fire element and supposed to bring in strength, security, power and protection.
Nowadays, markets are flooded with rakhis in myriad designs and types. Many of them contain figures of gods and goddesses.
In the absence of sound logic and reasons for continuing with a tradition, people make their own set of interpretations and prefer designs of rakhis with divine figures attached to them. These rakhi designs must be avoided.
These prove to be inauspicious for maintaining healthy relationships between brothers and sisters.
Of course, rakhis containing sacred symbols, like Aunkar and Swastika can be purchased and do not have any adverse effects, but prove to be auspicious.
Many families prefer rakhis made of gold and silver, or those having some metallic elements in them.
Rakhis made of metals should not be purchased as it is inauspicious.
You should always buy a rakhi that is made of only natural fibres.
The writer is a vastu expert
