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English Articles
Viraj Rathod
SYB.Com.

My Life during the Lockdown

Lockdown was a period when all of us were stuck in our homes. It
was all due to the deadliest Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) surrounding
us. The long lockdown period affected the economy greatly, both

national and international. Not only the economy but people too lived
in constant fear. The medical community and our police ofcers were
instrumental in helping us tide over this crisis.
Many people spent their days of lockdown by either doing household chores or watching old television shows like
Mahabharata and Ramayana or playing indoor games. I felt very bored during the initial stages of lockdown then
I changed my daily routine to developing my hobby and helping my parents in domestic work. The online classes
on Zoom introduced us to the world of technology. Before lockdown we were not aware of the real happiness
which comes when we spend time with our family members because before that we were busy with our

professional life avoiding our family and not spending time with them. I also focused on my health by
working out and doing Yoga every morning as in COVID times health and immunity assumed greater
importance. I also developed a hobby of cooking by learning new recipes either by watching YouTube videos or
with help from my mother. During this period I realized the importance of studies and friends as I really
missed them.
The point that I really want to convey is that sometimes the difculties of life make us better and as a saying goes,
'We Learn More in Crisis Than in Comfort. '

Raksha Bandhan

‘Raksha Bandhan' also known as 'Rakhi' is a traditional Hindu festival celebrated all
over India since millennia. It is a celebration of the bond between a sister and her
brother. According to the Indian epic, 'Mahabharata', Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas
had tied a 'Rakhi' on the wrist of Lord Krishna who with brotherly fervour always stood
by her. The rituals in this symbolic festival include application of 'tilak' i.e. an

ornamental spot on the forehead of the brother by the sister; an exchange of sweets and
tying a thread around the wrist of the brother. This thread is an assurance by the brother
to stand up for the 'raksha' i.e. defence of his sister. In return the brother gives a gift to his
sister. The festival of 'Raksha Bandhan' falls in the Hindu month of 'Shrawan' that
usually coincides with the English calendar month of August. Similar to the festival of
'Raksha Bandhan' is the festival of 'Bhai Dooj' which comes close to the days of the
festival of Diwali. It too celebrates the unbreakable bond that ties a brother and sister.

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