Raksha Bandhan – Where Amity Meant Protection
About this ebook
It is a thread — woven with emotions, trust, distance, memories, and the eternal bond between a brother and a sister. Traditionally, Raksha Bandhan symbolizes a sacred promise of protection — a thread tied with love, care, and blessings. But as times have changed, so have the meanings behind this simple thread. In today’s fast-paced, digitally driven world, emotions often get lost behind screens, relationships get tested by distance, and siblings drift apart in the noise of adulthood. This anthology is an attempt to bring back the soul of Rakhi, to revisit those innocent moments of childhood, those silent promises between siblings, and to question — what has changed? Through poems, stories, letters, and reflections, this book echoes the voices of writers who have felt this bond deeply — whether strengthened by time or faded by silence. Each contribution in this book is a heartbeat.
Some are nostalgic, some painful, some hopeful, and some questioning — but all of them are real. As a compiler, I feel honored to bring together these voices that celebrate not just a festival, but a relationship that deserves to be felt beyond rituals. Let Raksha Bandhan not remain just a ritual. Let it become a reminder — to protect, to love, and to stay connected.
Warmly,
Divya Kumari
Compiler & Curator
About the author
Divya Kumari is an internationally acclaimed and award-winning Indian author, compiler, and literary curator, known for her heartfelt expression and powerful reflections on society, culture, and human emotions. Having co-authored over 500 anthologies and compiled more than 50 literary works, Divya has firmly established herself as a respected name in contemporary Indian literature. A graduate in Mathematics (Hons.) from Magadh Mahila College, Patna University, Divya’s writing often highlights sensitive issues such as women’s rights, harassment, bullying, education, and emotional well-being. Her dedication to social impact through literature is visible in her thought-provoking works like “My Father My Lifeline,” “Education Must Be Free,” “Diwali: The Festival of Light,” and “New Year New Beginning.”Her literary excellence and active contribution to the field have earned her numerous national and international accolades. She has been honored with the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Award 2024, Pride of Bharat Award, Gandhi Award, and the Shri Raghav Samman 2024. In recognition of her consistent efforts toward meaningful writing, she has also received the Munshi Premchand Sahitya Samman, Kavi Samman, Nari Samman on the occasion of Women’s Day, and the Swarniye Kavi Vibhushan Samman. Her academic and creative talents have been acknowledged through awards such as the Medhavi Chhatra Samman by Dainik Bhaskar, victories in national-level essay, quiz, drawing, and poster-making competitions, and by winning international speech and poetry contests organized by reputed organizations. In “Raksha Bandhan – Where Amity Meant Protection,” Divya Kumari delves into the emotional and cultural roots of sibling bonds, portraying Raksha Bandhan not just as a tradition, but as a promise of strength, care, and enduring connection.
