Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Never Throw a Stone at Chameleon because She could be Lonely

One barbaric practice I often witnessed in my childhood at Miraj was: Boys throwing stones at chameleons and dogs.

Unlucky dogs were often injured but chameleons were usually killed in those murderous chases.

I seldom use the word 'proud' in my connection but I am very proud that I never threw stones at chameleons and dogs.

If one wants one more reason for not committing this barbarity, it is provided by Emily Gravett who has written a picture book: "Blue Chameleon".

I was captivated by following illustration. Can I ever throw a stone at that beauty?




(India's very own) Mansur's watercolor painting of a chameleon, from around 1595.

Credit: Royal Collection, Royal Library, Windsor Castle

courtesy: Roberta Smith and The New York Times September 29, 2011
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    I agree. I also hated it and still hate it.

    - Nikhil Bellarykar.

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  2. Aniruddha G. KulkarniJune 12, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I wonder if they still do it in Miraj now that we have television and video games!

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