The story discusses the contrasting cultural meanings of dark clouds. In Western contexts, "dark clouds looming" is associated with negative events, such as political disappointments or unwelcome personal situations. Conversely, in Indian literature, dark clouds symbolize joy, heralding the arrival of the monsoon after a dry spell, and are linked to the beloved deity Krishna, signifying longing and happiness. The narrative also explores how cultural perceptions of light and darkness have influenced religious imagery, particularly in Europe, where light is equated with divinity and darkness with evil. This disparity leads to misunderstandings about Hindu deities like Krishna and Kali, who are sometimes labeled as "dark" in a negative sense. Additionally, the story highlights the balance of nature in Indian mythology, where both rain and sunlight are essential, represented by the rivalry between the gods Indra (rain) and Surya (sun). The author notes how European translations of Indian texts often imposed their own views, misinterpreting complex mythological relationships, particularly those involving rain, serpents, and elephants. Overall, the piece emphasizes the rich cultural significance of dark clouds in Indian tradition compared to their negative connotation in Western thought.
Dark Clouds Looming (Last)
by Devdutt Pattanaik
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English Mythological Stories
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Dark Clouds Looming (Last) When we say ‘dark clouds looming’, we are conditioned to believe something negative is going to happen. Dark clouds loom after a political party we despise wins. Dark clouds loom when a person we hate becomes our boss. Dark clouds loom when a mother-in-law daughter-in-law relative friend arrives.
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