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The Juggernaut Maligns Hindu festival of Rakshabandhan as Patriarchal
In the Instagram post, The Juggernaut writes: "Happy Raksha Bandhan to those who celebrate. Traditionally, in the Hindu rite, a sister ties a piece of string, or a rakhi, to her brother's wrist to wish him good health and wealth; in return, the brother promises to protect his sister. Despite its patriarchal origins, for some, the holiday has become less about religion and more about bringing together siblings. @shrai.popat writes: There are a myriad of stories about the festival’s origins. Growing up, I was regaled with a tale in the "Mahabharata," where the epic’s heroine, Draupadi, ties a piece torn from her sari to heal Lord Krishna’s finger wound — incurred from slaying his cousin, Shishupala, for his repeated sins. As thanks, Lord Krishna promises eternal protection for Draupadi. In essence, the story serves as a launchpad for the strength of platonic relationships in South Asian culture: where a brother and sister are bound together, like many cultural rites, by a mixture of duty, necessity, love, and a healthy splash of familial guilt. Read the whole article by @shrai.popat via link in bio. *** Illustration by @abhilash_baddha"
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