What if the first Raksha Sutra was not tied between a brother and sister? For generations, Raksha Bandhan has been celebrated as a beautiful bond between siblings. But an account associated with the Bhavishya Purana tells a very different and fascinating story. According to this traditional account, the earliest Raksha Sutra was tied by Indrani, the wife of Lord Indra, to protect her husband before he went into battle against the Asuras. The story carries a powerful message. Before the Raksha Sutra became closely associated with the brother-sister relationship, it was understood in a broader sense as a sacred thread of protection, faith and blessings.
