Akshardham’s Mahant Swami Maharaj offers Raksha Bandhan prayers, calls God the ultimate protector

2025 Raksha Bandhan| His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, Spiritual Head of BAPS Swaminarayan

Sanstha —Swaminarayan Akshardham, New Delhi, Offers Prayers and Blessings:

Raksha Bandhan is a festival of sacred love. On this occasion, the thread tied – the rakhi – is a symbol of
affection and good wishes. By tying it, one seeks protection.

But the greatest protector of all is Bhagwan Himself. He protects us from countless sorrows. He also protects our lives from many inner vices and tendencies. That is why we should remain bound to God just as the Pandavas, Prahladji, and other devotees remained in obedience to Bhagwan. He protected them in every way. Our Guru Yogiji Maharaj used to say, “If you live by my words, I will remain in your care.” So, we should always continue to worship and stay devoted to Bhagwan. Through that, may He protect everyone in every way – this is our prayer.