Raksha Bandan is the Indian festival that celebrates the love between siblings. On this day the sister ties a ceremonial Rakhi around her brother’s wrist. We got together with a few of our advisors and talked about the best memories of their childhood. Read on to see what these advisors learnt from their brothers.
Shifali Satsangee, FundsVedaa
Ï have a brother who is 4 years younger than me. Growing up, our childhood wasn’t easy with my dad's cancer. This is probably why I am at times over protective of my brother. We share a lot of memories; it is difficult to choose a favourite.
Amongst the two of us I am the more aggressive one. My brother is more balanced; he stays calm in any situation. This is something I admire about him. In fact, when I go off my handle, he is the only one who keeps me centred.
Nisreen Mamaji, Money Works Financial Advisors
My brother is six years elder to me; he is more of a parent than a sibling to say the truth. In fact, my teachers used to call him instead of my parents to discuss my progress in school. Even today, I feel he is more of a mentor.
He had gone to the US by the time I was 13, so my childhood memories of him are from much younger days. I remember how he would scare me by pretending to be a ghost. He taught me to swim and he was always there for me.
Once in the US, my brother started his own chain of stores and was a millionaire by the time he was 26. Unfortunately, he lost everything and had to face problems with the revenue department of US government. Through his experience, I learnt that we must maintain a strong back office system for the sustenance of a business. My brother was busy expanding his business; he did not concentrate on the efficiency of his staff and back office team. He is currently in Goa and shuttles between US and India. I enjoy spending time with him, as he is a storehouse of knowledge.
Prathiba Girish, Finvise
I have two younger brothers. While one is just a year younger than me, the other one is eight years younger. While I have a typical sibling rivalry and fun with the older one, I have been more protective for my youngest brother. In fact, all through his childhood he was the centre of my world. When I got married, my youngest brother was the one who was most upset.
Growing up with two brothers, I have always felt at ease among men. In fact, in my initial days, I was the only woman in a sales team of fifty men in a telecom company, but that did not matter to me. I had to travel abroad for various meets with them. As an advisor too, my confidence while handling my clients comes from my formative years.
What are your favourite sibling moments? Share with us in the comments below.
