I quite like the sentiment within this holiday. Tradition calls for a sister to tie a thread on the wrist of her brother in exchange for a vow of the brother to protect her from hardships in life – the knot of protection!
The word Raksha means protection, whilst Bandhan is the verb to tie.
We celebrate Mothers and Fathers with their own day in the west, but we do not have a day to acknowledge the inimitable bond of brother/sisterhood.
Rakhi, in modern times, is celebrated among not just related siblings, but kindred people who wish to protect and share in solidarity.
The children born of Indian surrogates have a kinship in their remarkable stories of birth. I hope, as their numbers continue to grow, they will always tie a knot for one another.
Moreover, I wish for all the intended, new, and past parents who share this path, to likewise fasten a knot in the intermingled roots of our family histories. We may have different trees, but it is assuredly the same forest!
We celebrate Mothers and Fathers with their own day in the west, but we do not have a day to acknowledge the inimitable bond of brother/sisterhood.
Rakhi, in modern times, is celebrated among not just related siblings, but kindred people who wish to protect and share in solidarity.
The children born of Indian surrogates have a kinship in their remarkable stories of birth. I hope, as their numbers continue to grow, they will always tie a knot for one another.
Moreover, I wish for all the intended, new, and past parents who share this path, to likewise fasten a knot in the intermingled roots of our family histories. We may have different trees, but it is assuredly the same forest!
I smile because you are my brother. I laugh because there's nothing you can do about it.
And most importantly, to the splendid spirits of our surrogates who make dreams come to reality, I honor you!
So, with that in mind, give me your virtual hands….
Happy Rakhi to my brothers and sisters!!!A brother is a friend God gave you; a friend is a brother your heart chose for you.
~Proverb
Happy Rakhi. Beautiful post! Ula
ReplyDeleteGod you're a sweetheart. I will baby sit for you after all.
ReplyDeleteHappy Rakhi brothers.
Happy Rakhi to our wonderful community and the beautiful country of India that unites us through its amazing women.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely post. (almost) makes me want to pick up the phone to order up a sibling for Micah. Seeing 5 surrogacy babies together this weekend makes me believe that you're right, there is something invisible thread that will always tie these children together.
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