Wise men say – old is gold, and they say it with reason
Like this lesson from yore, from a Hindu marriage tradition.
In one of the ceremonies, the groom shows the bride,
The twin stars, Arundhati and Vasishta, shining in the sky.
This calls upon the couple to be synced in everything,
For they are now equals, like the twin stars twinkling.
The secret to this tradition was later uncovered by scientists.
In most twin stars, one is still, and the other rotates around it.
But, Arundhati and Vasishta are so unique because
They both rotate in perfect synchrony around each other.
This tells the bride and groom that to be the ideal couple,
Neither should feel the need to dance to the tune of the other.
How did the sages of those ancient times without modern equipment
Know about this difference of this particular star system?
Traditions are like that – mysterious yet moving us to action.
In fact, I’m sure that you all would agree with me, friends.
Anything contemporary that withstands the test of time,
Ultimately, gets transformed into a lasting and intriguing tradition.
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