Raksha Bandhan (Real Bond of Love)!!
“Oh! It’s 5 pm”. Tick tock, tick tock I saw watch again and then refreshed the inbox on my system. Finally the approval for leave arrived in the mail. I jumped out of my cabin sharp at 5.50pm towards the elevator before other staff members start gathering and sharing their plans for tomorrow. “Kanika, Kanika”. I turned back “If you would have come I was rest assured”. My boss was worried for audit tomorrow from ISO. I replied, “Sir, Don’t worry Have explained everything to Mr. RamaMurthy he will manage and I will remain available on Phone and Skype”.We exchanged a smile and I went into the elevator. I realized I have to catch the Taxi or Auto. “Wow, This is what I call just awesome No taxi no auto and you are giving rain”. I looked up and addressed to the almighty. It’s really very difficult to get auto or taxi during rain in Delhi. I was trying to cover my head with my Purse, and walking towards the Bus stop to safely wait for bus under the shed. I use to cross this lane every day in my car today Driver went on leave due to Rakhabandhan. I reached the Bus Stop of AIIMS all the Bus route numbers were very clearly mentioned on the Stop shed thanks to Common Wealth Games. I could see the route 764A was coming but was totally packed. Uncle standing nearby said, “Dusri aa jayegi” (Soon Other will come). I smiled at him. Near Bus stop I saw there were two kids a boy of age 12 years lean, dark complexion, he runs a tea stall near Bus stop and a baby girl 1 year around brown eyes dusky color chubby looks were playing. I was looking at them, of course, I was missing my brother.It’s Raksha Bandhan tomorrow.
Raksha bandhan
It’s been 4 years we have not seen each other and on every Raksha Bandhan I skip my office to avoid the discussions of the festivities. Due to the differences in opinions and thoughts the nature of our respective spouse, we are far apart now. “Don’t cry, Don’t Cry” the young brother was calming the baby sister in his lap. I couldn’t stop myself and went ahead and took the baby from him. I asked the boy “Where are your mom and Dad? Have they gone on Job?”. The Boy looked puzzled, he took the baby back and said “Koi nai hai humara (There is no one for us)”. I could see the protection towards the baby and a fear in the boy’s eyes. I took out chocolates from my bag and gave to him. He looked relaxed now. I asked, “what’s your name.” He looked at me “Chotu, Chotu make one tea” a Guy called. He laid the baby on a rug and went to make tea. He came back to me with a cup of tea. I said, “I did not ask for the tea”. He replied, “We didn’t ask for chocolates either”. I sipped the tea it was refreshing “Very nice tea”. I took out 10 rupees from my Purse and gave it to the boy. He refused, saying”Nai Memsab rehnedo (No, mam please let it be.)” I insisted “Keep it for her, What’s Her Name?”. He replied “Bela”. “Wow, a Nice name,” I said.
The Boy was quite comfortable with me now “I found her under that hoarding of Bela Saree’s Last Year” he pointed towards the parallel road. I was shocked,”What are you saying”. He replied, “Yes Last Year Someone dumped her outside the hospital under that hoarding.” He continued looking at Bela “So I heard a baby crying and picked her from there, I was Orphan thought God had sent her for me to be my family”. I was speechless my eyes were filled my heart was pumping fast “Its is Raksha Bandhan , She is my sister See, I got this Rakhi she will tie me tomorrow”. I took out 1000 Rupees and handover to the boy. “If she will tie you Rakhi You also have to gift her something Keep it”.
“Kanika Come”. I saw my colleague Pooja waves at me from her car. I quickly took out my card and gave to boy “Chotu If you need any help any time do give me a call on this number”. The Boy smiled and kept the card in his shirt pocket. I went towards the car. Pooja was honking and cursing the traffic, she looked at me and asked: “So what the Plan for tomorrow”. I confidently and happily replied, “Will Go to my Brother’s Place”.
Next Day I was in front of the Door, I rang the bell, My Brother Kishan Bahiya opened the Door. He was surprised and definitely was not expecting me “Kanika” With a pause, he said, “Please come in”. I went inside I said, “Kishan Bahiya I am sorry whatever happened” Kishan Bhaiya interrupted me “Now leave it and tie me total 5 Rakhi’s “. I hugged my brother we both had tears of joy.
Raksha Bandhan
God has created bonds and sent us with beautiful relationships. We do not care for our relations. Chotu and Bela have taught me a lesson , and an importance of family. At least for one day, I can keep my differences, Ego and every hindrance at bay.
Happy Raksha Bandhan !!
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That’s a lovely heartful story…A special bond between a sister and brother
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That was an emotional read. I love the festival of Raksha Bandhan and my little brother who is not so little now.
this has been a very heart warming read, more so because rakshabandhan old lot of value in my life.
It’s such an emotional bond! Great post
Awesome post! I’ve never heard of Rakhi, but it sounds so interesting! Thanks so much for sharing! Happy Raksha Bandhan !! 🙂
I will have to read up more on this ritual, but your story was very touching!
Lovely writing. May you have a happy rakhi always!
That was a lovely read Jiya. I do not have a real brother, but don’t why I could relate to what you wrote.
Such a touching story. The bond between a brother and a sister is truly special. I wish I had a real brother but nonetheless I can feel the same emotions.
Such a tochy story, i could feel tears rolling down my cheeks right now…
I love the way you narrated this story. You told two stories within one story. Hope you could help Bela and Chotu.
A very beautiful story. I loved how you have narrated it.
Wow what a lovely and touching story. I love this festival the most because it shows siters and brothers bond. Specail festival for bro and sis only. My brother feels me special on this day. Waiting for rakhsha bandan yipee. Few days left
Such a beautiful read ????This raksha bandhan, me and my brother won’t be in the same country ????
That was a heart warming post. Very well written. Raksha bandhan is definitely a special occasion…
Heart touching post…. Very well written
Happy Rakhsha bandhan to all! this is a great post! I am loving it!
Love your story on Raksha Bandhan.. Its simply amazing to read such posts
Raksha Bandhan is really one of the best festival to make the brother-sister relationship stronger…
I’m literally crying right now. How beautiful a relation could be! Really. Lovely post.
Heart touching post. Chorus & Bella are there who make the world go round. Relationships are him sent gifts while ego, jealous and hatred are man made worries.
Such a well written story…I am your fan with this one…loved it. I don’t have a brother but a sister and we send rakhi to each other every year.
Such an heartwarming tale. Too bad am the only child .
God sends different people in our life to remind us different things. The best lesson is to acknowledge those moments and learn the lesson
This was such a beautiful read. I also have found new meaning in Rakhi, especially after I have got married and left home. Bond between bro and sis is beautiful indeed.
So many festivals and celebrations are slowly fading away from Hinduism like Diwali and Holi… Glad Rakhi is still an occasion of celebration 🙂
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Such a lovely read. Ego and differences are actually breaking more relationships than we think. If we keep our ego aside then I am sure world would be a much better place. ❤❤❤
That was a really emotional story… Made me miss my siblings even more… Rakshabandhan is indeed something that i as a kid have always looked up for…Miss those fun days
Such a beautiful and heartfelt story it is! Love it ????
I miss my younger brother. He is in India. We share such a lovely bond.
Thankyou for sharing such a lovely story with is. I liked the name Bela in the story .
What a sweet, poignant story!! I loved it <3 Can't wait to read more such stories on your blog <3
Aww god bless chotu and bela…This story touched me somewhere..very nicely written
Really a touching and beautufully written story. Raksha bandhan is my favourite festival also. beacuse it is a only day which is celebrates for brother and sister bond of lov. Waiting for this special day
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