Who should not tie Rakhi even by mistake: Know the rules and traditions related to the purity of Rakshabandhan?
The festival of Raksha Bandhan, dedicated to the sacred relationship between brother and sister. Raksha Bandhan is one of the major festivals of Hinduism. This festival is celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Sawan. On this day, sisters tie a Rakhi on their brother’s wrist. This is known as Raksha Sutra.
Let us tell you, the Rakhi tied by the sister on the brother’s wrist is not just a piece of thread; it has deep meaning. But nowadays, Rakhi is tied on anyone’s hand in the name of Rakshasutra, which is not right religiously and spiritually. The festival has its limits and traditions, which are very important to follow. In such a situation, let us know to whom Rakhi should not be tied even by mistake.
To whom Rakhi should not be tied even by mistake:
Do not tie a Rakhi to your husband or boyfriend
According to astrologers, Rakhi is related to the selfless and loving relationship between brother and sister, which is completely different from marital and love relationships. In such a situation, tying a Rakhi to a husband or boyfriend is considered against the dignity of the festival and religion.
Do not tie Rakhi to your father-in-law
It is said that tying a Rakhi to the father-in-law is against dignity and religion. The father-in-law is the head of the house and is like a father to a daughter-in-law. In such a situation, tying a Rakhi to him can affect the dignity and nature of the relationship. Rakhi is not tied to the father-in-law in any community of Hinduism.
Tying a Rakhi to the sister’s husband, i.e., brother-in-law
Let us tell you, some women jokingly tie a Rakhi to their sister or sister-in-law’s husband, which is not right at all. In religious texts, it is said that Rakhi should be tied only to brotherly relationships. On the other hand, a brother-in-law is considered the son-in-law of the house, and tying a Rakhi to him can create misunderstanding in the relationship.
Do not tie Rakhi to your brother-in-law
Apart from brother-in-law and father-in-law, one should not tie Rakhi to the brother-in-law, even by mistake. Actually, in the scriptures, the relationship of Bhabhi-brother-in-law is described as sacred like that of mother and son. In such a situation, tying Rakhi to the brother-in-law is neither right in terms of relationships nor in religious terms.
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