ABADHOOT PANDA

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ABADHOOT PANDA

Inspirational

Ever Glowing Rakhi

Ever Glowing Rakhi

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When I was sixteen years old, a teenage girl from our village tied a Rakhi thread on my wrist. Her name was Rama, and she was my junior schoolmate. I was a first-year college student, and she was in Class IX at our village high school. Her father was the Inspector of the Local Police Station, and that year he was transferred to Sonpur six months after Rakhi Purnima. Rama was a decent and well-behaved girl. During their stay in our village in a rented house, her family and ours became well acquainted with each other in a cordial relationship. When Rama departed with her family to Sonpur, I felt extremely sad.


Human life is sociable, and a lack of fellow feeling can create emotional problems among all social beings. There is a proverb, "Out of sight, out of mind." Similarly, sweet memories of Rama's activities gradually diminished over time. All our family members resumed their respective duties as usual.


In the meantime, I successfully completed my graduation in computer science and joined the Indian Army as a Colonel. My first posting was in Ladakh. Due to my sincerity and patriotism, I was awarded a gold medal by the government for my gallantry in the Indo-Chinese periodic warfare, during which I destroyed two Chinese tanks.


It was a matter of pleasure that the Indian Government deployed a Women's Regiment nearby our regiment. That was in the month of December. We, the soldiers of the male regiment, decided to arrange a special function to greet the soldiers of the female regiment on the occasion of the New Year.


Cordiality among all Indian soldiers is extraordinary, and it's not found in many other countries' regiments. Every Indian soldier takes pride in maintaining decorum, fraternity, and fellow feeling in the regiment, irrespective of caste, creed, and color, following the moral principles of the subcontinent without fail. They also participate in cultural celebrations and observe many festivities during their leisure time.


However, the New Year arrived in the Ladakh region in the first week of January. As per our pre-arrangement, both regiments gathered in Galwan Valley with much enthusiasm and gaiety. God is the knower of the inner secrets of every individual, and that remarkable New Year's night was a boon for me when I unexpectedly met my Rakhi sister, Rama, clad in the uniform of a Captain in the Indian Army. I was suddenly taken aback. The celebration tent was crowded with army personnel, so I shouted at the top of my voice, "Oh, sister Rama! Gosh, I see you here." Rama marched forward to me, cutting through the crowd, and embraced me jovially. She then inquired about our family and expressed, "It's a pleasure for me to meet you here, Rohit Bhai, after such a long time. We have more to discuss, but Army discipline doesn't permit us to gossip for long. Let's join the dining table to enjoy the New Year's feast and have an open chat."


It was midnight, 12 o'clock. After the feast, we returned to our headquarters and rested. The next morning, we resumed our routine duties for the sake of our motherland, which limited our affectionate cordial chatting as brother and sister.


Time and duties propelled our platoon forward in the snow-clad fields of Ladakh. The month of August approached, and I received orders from my Brigadier to climb the Siachen Glacier for surveillance. Suddenly, I noticed a lady soldier following me at a distance. I stopped and waited for her to catch up.


After a few minutes, she reached me. When she stood beside me and lifted her patrol cap, I exclaimed, "Gosh! you're Rama. God bless you. Are you on surveillance today?"


Rama replied, "Yes, brother. First, show me your right hand, please." I stretched out my right hand, and she pulled out a Rakhi thread from her pocket and tied it around my wrist.


Then, she handed me a Cadbury's chocolate bar. I said, "Oh, sorry, sister. I forgot that today is Raksha Bandhan. I should have visited your tent. But why did you give me Cadbury instead of Rasgulla?"


Rama replied, "As you had given me a Cadbury Chocolate in the village, I reciprocated the gesture. It's a sign of sisterly affection and reciprocity toward my respected elder brother. Please don't be upset, and I promise to feed you Rasgulla next year. I know you're busy with surveillance today, but I am off duty. When you left your camp, I watched you marching towards the glacier. When I first saw you on New Year's Day, I recognized you as Rohit Bhai. I thanked God for this unexpected coincidence that brought us together after a few years and rekindled our brotherly-sisterly bond. So, I remembered the bygone days when I used to tie the Rakhi thread on your wrist every year. That's why I ordered a Rakhi wristlet and a packet of Cadbury's chocolate by Air Mail, and I received the parcel in February."


Colonel Rohit was amazed by Rama's explanation. He was so cheerful that he gave Rakhi-sister Rama an affectionate brotherly kiss on her forehead. Rama expressed her emotions, "Dear brother, I'd like to ask you an unusual question. Please don't take offense. May I ask?"


Rohit instantly replied, "Yes, you may ask. If your question is appropriate, I will answer, my dear sister."


Rama started, "Dear Rohit Bhai, God created human beings and divided them into two different genders, men and women. He molded their bodies differently and endowed them with a beautiful passion, i.e., libido, for the purpose of procreation. You are unmarried, and I am single too. Don't you ever feel any romantic inclinations or the desire for a life partner? I'm not your full-blooded sister. Can't we enjoy our youth here and satisfy our biological needs?"


After hearing Rama's words, Rohit became furious. He couldn't believe such talk from Rama. As an idealistic young man with a strong moral character, he lost his temper and reprimanded Rama with a slap on her face, saying, "Shut up, Rama! What nonsense are you talking about? Have you forgotten the sacred Rakhi thread you tied around my wrist? Do you want to disgrace this sacred symbol, being a Sanatanee lady? Please erase such thoughts from your mind. Always remember that I hold the Rakhi in high regard, as it strengthens the eternal bond of affection between you and me as brother and sister. I can never defile the sanctity of our religion and the principles of humanity. I am your elder brother, and I will always remain your elder brother, despite any adversities. Mind it; I can never agree with you, dear sister Rama. Furthermore, I warn you never to speak like this again. If you are inclined to marry, I can help you find a suitable groom, dear sister."


Rama was deeply moved by Rohit's straightforward assertion. She felt remorseful and said, "Oh, I am truly sorry, brother. I didn't recognize you properly when I tied the Rakhi on your wrist. Please forgive me for my youthful


 indiscretion. I promise I will never repeat this mistake, my dear Bhai. Today, I give you my word on the sacred Himalayas, and I will remain your younger sister for life, without wavering from this divine bond. Once again, I apologize for tarnishing the sacred Rakhi thread, dear Bhai."


Meanwhile, half an hour had passed, and Rohit's platoon signaled him to hurry to the glacier's top. As it was getting late, Rohit, a dedicated soldier of the motherland, marched forward after bidding farewell to Rama. A while later, Captain Rama began marching back to her camp. Along the way, the last words of Rohit, "Yes, thank you, dear Rama; I forgive your lapse," echoed in her ears. She smiled to herself and thought, "Oh, God, you are great. Mr. Rohit, my Rakhi brother, has indeed passed the test I set for him. I am filled with joy. You have blessed me with a perfect blood-brother like Mr. Rohit. I have no other desires. From now on, I will remain your younger sister for all eternity. Once again, I apologize for tarnishing the sacred Rakhi thread, dear Bhai."


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