Dear brothers, here are the best gifts for your sister on Raksha Bandhan

We bet your sister will actually love these Raksha Bandhan gifts. Picture for representational purposes only. Photo Courtesy: Facebook/SohaAliKhanPataudi

Raksha Bandhan is an important Hindu festival. After all, for every brother, this day is a reminder of his bond with his beloved sister. The sister he often teases, rags, but loves dearly because she is his biggest confidant. And how do you show love to that sister? By giving her best of the gifts. Starting from jewellery to flowers to clothes, the gifts for Raksha Bandhan are a plenty. However, a plethora of options can confuse anybody shopping for gifts for their sisters.

So to make things easier on everyone, we have come up with the best Raksha Bandhan gift ideas ever. Before your dearest sister ties that rakhi on August 7 2017, here are some of the best things that you can gift her on Raksha Bandhan.

Gift Of Avoiding Ma-Bhen Ki Gaalis

Life is frustrating and sometimes you just can't help but curse. We all do it, but sometimes we end up using such choice words that would put anyone to shame. However, problems arise when you start including mothers and sisters in gaalis. You know you have used them too. Don't lie. Fine, if you still won't admit then just think of the first gaali that comes to your mind. Now, tell us honestly--did it involve someone's mother or sister, or their reproductive parts? Whether you admit or not, we are sure that it did. In fact, 99.9% of abuses in India refer to some or the other sexual reproductive part of a woman's body. But is it actually required to drag a woman or her body and modesty in an argument?

Imagine how much it infuriates you when someone uses maa-behen ki gaali with you. The most important thing to notice here is that we never drag men and their bodies like that. So this year on Raksha Bandhan, give yourself and your sister the gift avoiding these gaalis. We bet she'd be the happiest woman ever.

Gift Of Not Doing To Others, What You Don't Want Should Happen To Your Sister

Have you ever rolled down the window of your car to whistle at a girl? How about turning your bike around only to cross women on the street? C'mon be honest. Even if you deny doing any such things, you must agree that these things do happen to women on a regular basis.

Be it being eve-teased, groped on public transport, or just creepy stares--women go through a lot when they step out of their houses. But, you can help change that. How you wonder? Well, by trying to not do these things yourself. After all, you wouldn't want some guy to pass comments, touch, or whistle at your sister right? In fact, we are sure that it would actually make your blood boil. So from this year onwards, try not do what you don't want should happen to your behena.

The Gift Of Letting Her Breathe, And Not Being The Overbearing Brother You Can Be At Times

Brothers can be a little too overbearing. After all, they all know how men around them are. You know it's quite natural to be protective of your loved ones--especially your little sister. But you know what? There's a difference between being protective and overbearing. We understand your concern for the wellbeing of your sister, but let her breathe. After all, you must have given her the right instructions on how to deal with certain men and social situations. Now is your time to trust her and slowly back off a little.

Let your sister breathe for God's sake. She's not as naive as you believe her to be. Do not check her phone for messages, instead let her come to you with her problems. If you respect her space, she will trust you more and confide in you better. Stop being the overbearing brother you can be at times. Forget expensive things, this what your sister wants to gift on Raksha Bandhan.

Gift Of Remembering She Can Take Care Of Herself--And Even You

Yes, every year a brother does take the vow of protecting his sister on Raksha Bandhan. But remember, you sister is a strong and an independent woman, who is entitled to take her own decisions. She definitely doesn't need a bodyguard to protect her at all times.

Remember what we talked about giving her space? Trust us, when we say that she is well capable of taking care of herself. Stop babying her, because your sister is not a baby. If you still think she is, give her the chance to grow up at least. You'll be surprised by how strong she can actually be when it's needed. So strong that she can actually take care of you!

Gift Of Not Calling Her 'Moti', 'Bhaisa', And What Not. She Hates It!

Brothers love teasing their sisters. After all, siblings are the first friend that we make in the world. But you know what your sister hates the most? Being called 'moti', 'bhaisa' and other such things. You can pull her ponytail all you want, you can play pranks on her too, but avoid calling her names.

She may not tell you in those many words, but she actually hates it when you comment on her weight. Don't bodyshame her, c'mon. You love your sister, don't you? Show her the love and respect that you have for her by actually respecting her. And how do you do that? By not calling her anything that would hurt her self-esteem.

Yes dear brothers, ek hazaaro me tumhari behena hai. Just gift your sister these gifts this year on Raksha Bandhan, trust us--you won't regret it.

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