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In Sanatan culture, the festival of Rakshabandhan, a festival symbolizing the sacred and unbreakable love of brother and sister, is celebrated every year on the full moon date of the month of Sawan with great enthusiasm and devotion. On this auspicious occasion, every sister ties Rakhi, or Rakhi, on her brother’s wrist and wishes him long life, good health and a bright future, in return for which the brother promises and gifts his sister to protect her throughout her life. However, a big and confusing question always remains in the minds of people regarding this festival that on the day of Rakshabandhan, should the sister go to her brother’s house or should the brother go to his sister’s house and get Rakhi tied? According to religious texts, astrological beliefs and traditional culture experts, there are some very special rules and omens associated with this topic, about which every Sanatani must know so that he can get the full and positive results of this festival.
According to scriptural tradition and why is it considered best for a brother to go to his sister’s house?
If we turn the pages of ancient Hindu beliefs and Sanatan traditions, there is a clear mention that on the holy day of Rakshabandhan, only the brother should go to his sister’s house. There is a very deep scientific, social and spiritual reason hidden behind this. When a brother goes to his sister’s house, he not only accepts the respect and hospitality of his sister, but also makes her feel that he is connected to his sister’s family by taking food and water from her sister’s house. Apart from this, it is also considered very auspicious from the astrological point of view because when a brother visits his sister’s house, he brings positive energy, a sense of security and blessings into his sister’s life. In ancient times, even kings and emperors used to personally visit their sisters or princesses or invite them to their palace with special respect, which shows the greatness of this tradition.
The busyness of the modern era and the trend of sister going to brother’s house
With time, our lifestyle and family distance have changed a lot. In today’s modern era, when brothers and sisters live in different cities, states or countries for job or business, it is not possible for the brother to reach the sister’s house every time. In such practical and constrained circumstances, sisters travel themselves and reach their brother’s house so that Rakhi can be tied on time. In this era of modernity, it is not considered any kind of fault or sin, because in today’s busy life, emotions, affection and love for each other matter the most. Even if a sister goes to her brother’s house as per her wish and convenience, there is no reduction in the sweetness of this sacred relationship between brother and sister, provided that there should always be a feeling of unwavering trust and respect for each other.
Special rules for married sisters and importance of maternal home
In Sanatan tradition, married women i.e. daughters and sisters are considered Lakshmi of the house. According to folk customs and family culture, when a sister leaves her maternal home after marriage and goes to her in-laws’ house, the doors of her maternal home are always open for her. If a married sister visits her maternal home on the day of Rakshabandhan, it is considered very sacred and joyful, because on this occasion the entire family once again gathers under one roof and childhood memories are refreshed. However, if a brother goes to his sister’s house, he should not go empty handed. While going to his sister’s house, a brother must take some gifts, sweets and clothes or shagun as per his capacity, because going to sister’s house empty handed is considered prohibited or inappropriate in the scriptures.
Bhadra Kaal, Dishasul and other important astrological rules related to travel
Whenever brothers or sisters visit each other’s house on the day of Rakshabandhan, it is very important to keep certain astrological things in mind. First of all, it should be ensured that there is no ‘Bhadra Kaal’ or Rahukaal going on at the time of travel, because doing auspicious work and traveling during this period is considered inauspicious. Apart from this, special care should also be taken about the colic; For example, eastbound travel on Mondays and Saturdays should be avoided if possible. If brother is going to his sister’s house or sister is coming to brother’s place, then both of them should remember Lord Ganesha before starting the journey and while leaving the house, drink a little sweet curd or water, which is considered a very auspicious omen in our culture.
The greatest message of depth and love of relationship
In the end it would be absolutely correct to say that it does not matter whether the brother went to his sister’s house or the sister came to his brother’s house. The biggest and most important aspect is how much respect, love and dedication both have for each other in their hearts on this holy festival. The real purpose of Rakshabandhan is not just to tie the thread, but to take a pledge to hold each other’s hands through thick and thin throughout life. Therefore, rising above the formality of the rules, this festival should be celebrated in an atmosphere of complete devotion, gaiety and happiness with the family so that this sacred relationship of brother and sister remains unbroken for ages.