One popular story behind the celebration of Raksha Bandhan revolves around the Hindu mythology involving Lord Krishna and Draupadi. According to the Mahabharata epic, Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas, once tore a strip of her sari to use it as a bandage to stop the bleeding on Lord Krishna's wrist. This happened when Krishna had cut his finger while handling sugarcane. Touched by her gesture and grateful for her concern, Krishna promised to protect Draupadi in times of need.
Years later, during the infamous episode of Draupadi's humiliation in the Kaurava court, when her dignity was at stake, Krishna miraculously made her sari endless, ensuring her modesty was preserved. This story symbolizes the bond of protection between a brother figure (Krishna) and a sister figure (Draupadi). Raksha Bandhan is believed to have originated from this incident, highlighting the significance of brothers promising to protect their sisters and sisters showing their love and care in return.
This story captures the essence of Raksha Bandhan as a celebration of the bond between siblings and the pledge of safeguarding each other.
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