The Story of The Rainbow
(Indian Legend)
“Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel: all claimed that they were the best, the most important, the most useful, the favorite.
Green said: “Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, leaves, trees–without me, all animals would die. Look out over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority.”
Blue interrupted: “You only think about the Earth, but consider the sky and sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing.”
Yellow chuckled. “You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth to the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Ever time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me, there would be no fun.”
Orange started next to blow her trumpet. “I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges and mangos. don’t hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you.”
Red could stand it no longer. He shouted out: “I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood! Life’s blood. I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire to the blood! I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poppy and the poinsettia. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon!”
Purple rose up to his full height. He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: “I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am a sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me. They obey.”
Finally, Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others but with just as much determination: “think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me, you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace.”
And so all the colors went on boasting and quarreling, each convinced of their own superiority. Soon, their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening! Thunder rolled and boomed! Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear drawing close to one another for comfort.
In the midst of the clamor, Rain began to speak: “You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don’t you know you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me.”
Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands. The rain continued: “From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of colors as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow.”
And so, whenever a good rain washes the world and a rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another”.
(Based on an Indian Legend by Anne Hope – 1978)
Beautiful (and colorful) legend. 🙂
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Beautiful… ❤ Sharing!
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As said previously… what an absolutely gorgeous post! Great expression. Love your writing => The legend of the rainbow… I will always remember this legend (I am part Indian myself. Where does the Indian part come from?) More, dear lady!
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Thank you very much for your nice comment
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Colors of the rainbow, wonderful story Luisa. The colors and meaning resemble that of the chakras.🙏❤️🌹
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Great comment
You are so kind.
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Thank you very much for your lovely comment.
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Lovely story.
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Thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤
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What a beautiful story thank you just what I needed today ❤️
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… and I thank you so much for your lovely words
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tres beau j’aime beaucoup un véritable arc en ciel:)
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Merci beaucoup
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Reblogged this on The Wild Coach.
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I appreciate the reblog
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What a cute story! Indian folklore can be so beautiful
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I’m glad that you think so and I thank you for reading and for your comment
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Thanks for your like of my article, “End Times 14;” you are very kind.
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You’re welcome.
Your posts are informative and interesting
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Thank you very much.
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Thank you so much, I’m glad you stopped by!
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You are very welcome. I hove your work.
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Thank you again,
It is so nice to hear that. It makes me happy.
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Thanks for sharing. Please have a good day.
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You are very welcome.
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Thank you for sharing that story.
On the day I got married – outdoors – it rained all morning and stopped just in time as I drove up in my car (because the family member who was supposed to be driving me didn’t show me up, among other problems). As I stomped down the muddy “aisle” a rainbow came out. A few people said afterwards “it’s a sign”, but as it was mostly our fellow physicists there they said it quietly. Not sure that I believe in signs, but I love rainbows, and I don’t think they’re any less beautiful or magical whether you see them as diverse spirits brought together or different energies dispersed by refraction. How people see rainbows is a sort of rainbow in itself – thanks for adding another colour to the way I see them.
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Thank you so much for your , kind visit and for adding your worthy words.
I’m glad you stopped by!!!
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Personally, I love the account of the first rainbow after the Flood, the sign of a new beginning in the world, and God’s promise that He would never again bring a world-wide flood. (Genesis 9:12-16)
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Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts. 🙂
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SALUTI
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Un caro saluto anche a te, Giovanni🌹
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GRAZIE GENTILISSIMA LUISA
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Bonjour LUISA
Votre amitié et votre salutation sont très appréciées
J’espère que vous passerez une excellente journée !
Merci de vos commentaires
Il est pour moi toujours agréable de venir vous saluer quand le temps me le permet
Bise Bernard
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Salutations chaleureuses et bises 🌹🌺💙
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