Signs of Rainbows (Indrayudha)
The rays of the Sun, being thrown back by the wind in a cloudy sky, form a bow known as the Rainbow. Sages also declare it to be caused by the breath of the descendants of Anantha, the King of Serpents.
Auspicious Signs
A rainbow conduces to weal and yields rain if it is:
UnbrokenBright and GlossaryThick and Multi-colouredTouches ground at both endsAppears doubleBehind persons
Omens and Warnings
In front of kings starting expedition Defeat
Intermediate direction Destroys lord of that region
Cloudless sky Pestilence
Pink colour Evils from War
Yellow colour Evils from Fire
Blue colour Evils from Famine
Effect by Location
| Location | Result |
|---|---|
| Middle of water | Drought |
| On land | Destruction of crops |
| On a tree | Disease |
| On an anthill | Danger from weapons |
| At night | Death of a minister |
Rain Indicators
East (No Rain)
Produces Rain
East (With Rain)
Stops Rain (?)
West
Always indicates Rain
Rainbows at Night
Directional Effects
- East Ill-health to King
- South Destroys Commander-in-chief
- West Destroys a Leading Person
- North Destroys a Minister
Color Effects (Caste)
White
Brahmins
Red
Kshatriyas
Yellow
Vaisyas
Dark
Sudras
Note: In whichever quarter it is observed, it will kill the chief monarch of that region erelong.