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Waiting for the Rain
A Story of Patience, Nature, and Hope
The Hardworking Farmer
Velu was a hardworking farmer who loved his 
land and never missed a day of work, not even 
during festivals or holidays.
For six years, his fields gave him good crops of 
jowar and dal, which made him proud and 
hopeful.
The Dry Morning
One morning, Velu woke up looking forward to 
rain, but the sky was clear with only the bright 
red sun.
Without rain, he could not plough the fields, and 
this made him anxious and helpless.
The Failed Monsoon
This year, the monsoon rains had failed to arrive on time, 
which was unusual.
The earth had become dry, cracked, and lifeless, worrying all 
farmers in the village.
Villagers began losing patience and thought about consulting 
astrologers to perform rituals to bring rain.
Velu did not believe in such practices, as he trusted nature 
and science more than superstition.
The Dry Morning
One morning, Velu woke up looking forward to rain, but the sky 
was clear with only the bright red sun.
Without rain, he could not plough the fields, and this made him 
anxious and helpless.
01
Journey to the City
He decided to travel to the 
city and visited the 
weather office to ask 
about the rains.
The experts there said 
that weather conditions 
seemed right but still 
could not explain why the 
rains had not come.
02
Returning Home 
Discouraged
Velu returned home tired, 
dusty, and very 
discouraged after hearing 
no definite answer.
On the way back, he 
stopped under a shady 
tree to rest from the heat.
03
Meeting the Wise Woman
There he saw an old woman already sitting under the 
tree with a kind face, sparkling eyes, and a warm 
smile.
"Perhaps the land is 
tired"
Velu began talking to her 
and shared his sadness 
about the long drought and 
the suffering of farmers.
He told her how much 
effort he had put into his 
land and how helpless he 
felt without rain.
The Woman's Wisdom
The old woman listened 
patiently and then gently 
suggested that perhaps the land 
was tired.
She explained that just like 
humans, the earth also needs 
time to rest and recover.
Nature's Ancient Rhythm
She reminded him that the soil 
has been worked for thousands 
of years and nature sometimes 
gives it a pause.
Her wise words made Velu stop 
and think seriously about what 
she said.
A New Understanding
He realised that this long dry 
season might be nature's way of 
letting the land regain its 
strength.
Feeling calmer, Velu began his 
walk home, thinking about the 
old woman's wisdom.
The Rain Finally Comes
A Cool Breeze
On the way, he felt a cool breeze 
brush against him and noticed a 
tiny drop of water fall on his 
shoulder.
Dark Clouds Gathering
He looked up and saw dark clouds 
slowly gathering in the sky.
Signs of Rain
The air grew cooler, the light 
dimmed, and soon it appeared as 
though rain was about to fall.
Joy and Relief
Velu was filled with happiness and relief, realising that rain would finally come.
Velu's Realisation
He understood that everything in nature happens at the right time and for a 
reason.
With a joyful heart, he ran home, hopeful for the future and ready to begin 
farming again with renewed spirit.
Theme/Message
Connection with Nature
The main theme of the story is 
the connection between humans 
and nature. It shows how farmers 
depend on the weather for their 
crops.
Patience and 
Understanding
Another important theme is 
patience and understanding. 
Sometimes, things do not happen 
right away, and we must wait for 
nature to take its course.
Importance of Rest
The story also highlights the 
importance of rest. Just like 
people need breaks, the land also 
needs time to recover and 
rejuvenate.
Respect Nature's Rhythms
The message of the story is that 
hard work is important, but it is 
equally important to respect 
nature's rhythms.
Have Hope in Tough Times
It teaches us to have hope, even 
in tough times. Just like Velu 
learned to trust that rain would 
come, we should trust that good 
things will happen in our lives, 
too.
Everything Has a Purpose
By listening to the wisdom of the 
old woman, Velu learns that 
every living thing has a purpose 
and a cycle, and we must be 
patient with ourselves and with 
nature.