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Even though we were raksha bandhan was yesterday, we were lucky to be able to share it with each other at our family reunion.

One of my friends wrote this poem for his sister on Raksha Bandhan and I wanted to share it with all of you.
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In the month of Shravanna on a full moon night,
We’re reminded of how family makes everything just right
Protection is granted from sister to brother,
Because for that cause, he would rather have no other
The brother-sister bond is something no one can break,
Brothers and sisters stick together no matter the mistake
Each man is lucky to have such protection throughout his life
Because these women have been there far longer than any wife.

Symbolized by the tying of the rakhi,
Many a pair have celebrated this tradition,
Including Krishna and Draupadi
But this goes back farther
To the time when Sachi tied on Indra a simple thread
To help ensure that in his battle with the demon Vritra,
He would not return dead

So celebrate the day and enjoy each and every sweet,
Raksha Bandhan is a time to celebrate
Because the brother-sister combination cannot be beat
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HAPPY RAKSHA BANDHAN TO ALL OUR BROTHERS! We love you and wish you the best in everything that you take on in life!