This heartfelt article on Rakhi Bandhan blends personal childhood memories with the deeper meaning and history of the festival. It begins with playful recollections of tying Rakhis for gifts, then moves to a thoughtful question: why should only brothers promise protection? The post reflects on how true bonds go beyond rituals, rooted instead in love, respect, and shared humanity. It also traces the origins of Raksha Bandhan from the Mahabharata and historical events, showing how the festival’s essence is the promise to protect and cherish one another. For the author, every act of care is a Rakhi, and blessings are life’s most precious gift. My Present: The Dictionary of Silence…