Jayshri handicrafts A. Just as the brother is bound by a promise to protect the sister after getting a string tied onto his wrist, the sister too prays to God for his protection. B. The Principles of Shri Ganesh and Shri Saraswati descend on Earth in higher proportion on this day. Both benefit from these Principles by praying for each other's protection. C. There is increase in the Tejtattva (Absolute Fire Principle). By waving Arati, the waves of the Tejtattva are emitted by the flame of the lamp and help in enhancing Tejtattva in the brother. D. The brother benefits from the Shaktitattva (Divine Energy Principle). The Shaktitattva is awakened in the woman tying rakhi. The brother benefits from this Shaktitattva through the medium of the rakhi.