Raksha Bandhan 2025: The Hidden Meaning Behind the Three Knots in Rakhi You Didn’t Know

Did you know that sisters have a cultural practice of tying three knots while fastening the rakhi? This practice holds great significance. It can be traced to the teachings of Sanatan Dharma and Hindu scriptures. In 2025, we will celebrate Raksha Bandan on August 9. This day commemorates the sacred love shared between a brother and a sister. Sisters tie a rakhi, which is a sacred thread, around the brother’s wrists. Sisters pray and expect their brothers to be healthy, happy, and successful. In return, brothers also offer to keep their sisters safe. As a token of love, they gift something cheerful too.

What is the hidden meaning behind the three knots in the rakhi? Why not just one or two knots? To understand this, we need to look at Hindu spirituality and ancient scriptures. They explain the true significance of these knots.

The Meaning Behind the Three Knots

The three knots stand for the Tridev, which means the three main Hindu gods: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. These gods represent the ongoing cosmic roles of creation, preservation, and destruction. Each knot is tied to call upon their divine powers to bless and protect the brother.

• First Knot (Brahma): This knot represents creation. It marks the start of the special bond between siblings and shows the creative power of the universe. Brahma, the creator god, reminds us that every relationship comes from a divine source and is part of the endless cycle of life.

• Second Knot (Vishnu): This knot means protection and balance. The preserver of the universe is Vishnu, also the protector of dharma, which means what is right. Tying the rakhi with the knots, a sister invokes Vishnu’s blessings for her brother. She wishes for her brother to be stable and safe throughout his life.

• Third Knot (Shiva): The last knot stands for strength. It also means getting rid of negativity. Shiva is the destroyer god. He represents change and removing evil. When the sister ties this knot, she prays for her brother’s courage. She also wishes him the strength to face and overcome problems and challenges.

Each time a sister ties these three special knots, she gifts her brother a shield of protection. This Safeguard encompasses more than just physical boundaries. It also incorporates his mental and emotional wellbeing. Furthermore, it draws upon the ancient teachings of Sanatan Dharma.

Rakhi: A Symbol of Divine Protection

Several ancient texts acclaim Raksha Bandhan as a sacred festival. One of them is the Mahabharata, an Indian epic. It tells the tale of Draupadi and Krishna. Draupadi ties a thread around Krishna’s wrist, and in return, Krishna promises her protection. This illustrates the essence of the Rakhi; it is a symbol of protection.

Other sacred texts, like Manusmriti, emphasize the protection of social units like family, bounded by Dharmic principles as well as honoring relationships that are led by compassion. The tying of the Rakhi and all its three knots aligns well with Sanatan Dharmic principles. Sanatan teachings hinge upon the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction, which are fundamental principles of the universe.

This spiritual connection is also shown in a verse from the Atharva Veda. The Atharva Veda is an ancient Hindu scripture. This verse highlights the meaning behind the rakhi and its bond.

रक्षासूत्रं कृत्वा स्नेहं च संरक्षणं च बन्धुबंधनं बध्नाति।

"By tying a protective thread, one binds the bond of kinship with love and care."

This illustrates the essence of the rakhi that it is not merely a thread but a sacred emblem of protection along with a bond of divinity and family ties.

Raksha Bandhan Shubh Muhurat 2025

If you plan to celebrate Raksha Bandhan in 2025, it will be on Saturday, August 9th. This day matches the full moon (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Shravan. The full moon period starts at 2:12 pm on August 8th and ends at 1:24 pm on August 9th.

According to the Drik Panchang, the best time to tie the rakhi on this day is between 5:47 am and 1:24 pm. During this time, there is no shadow of Bhadra, which is important in Hindu tradition. This is considered the ideal time for the ceremony to make sure the divine blessings are received fully.

In conclusion, the three knots tied in a rakhi during Raksha Bandhan have a deep spiritual meaning. They come from Hindu tradition. The knots represent the divine powers of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. These gods stand for creation, protection, and strength. By tying these knots, brothers receive a special shield of blessings and support. This ritual celebrates the loving bond between siblings. It also reflects the eternal cosmic principles of Sanatan Dharma. That is why Raksha Bandhan is a very meaningful and special festival.