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On auspicious occasions, we prefer giving a gift in the envelope that is never like Rs.100, 500 or 1000, but is always Rs.101, 501 or 1001 so on. Why do we add that extra one rupee? There are four age-old reasons for doing that.
1 Zero signifies an
On auspicious occasions, we prefer giving a gift in the envelope that is never like Rs.100, 500 or 1000, but is always Rs.101, 501 or 1001 so on. Why do we add that extra one rupee? There are four age-old reasons for doing that.
1 Zero signifies an
end, while One signifies a new beginning. That extra one rupee ensures that the receiver does not come across a zero.
2 Mathematically, the numbers 100, 500 and 1000 are divisible, but the numbers 101, 501 and 1001 are indivisible. we want our good wishes and blessings to remain
2 Mathematically, the numbers 100, 500 and 1000 are divisible, but the numbers 101, 501 and 1001 are indivisible. we want our good wishes and blessings to remain
indivisible.
3 The added one rupee is a symbol of continuity, ahead of the basic amount. It strengthens the bond between the giver and the receiver. It simply means, "our good relationship will continue".
4 However, the added rupee must be a coin, and never a one rupee note. A
3 The added one rupee is a symbol of continuity, ahead of the basic amount. It strengthens the bond between the giver and the receiver. It simply means, "our good relationship will continue".
4 However, the added rupee must be a coin, and never a one rupee note. A
