india
Fulfillment of Desire through the Narmada India is home to many distinct populations; however, the beliefs of these peoples have common origins. The lifestyles dictated by the beliefs of these different cultures often lead to journeys and pilgrimages to holy places such as the Narmada River: “The Narmada River is considered the mother and giver of peace. Legend has it that the mere sight of this river is enough to cleanse one’s soul” (Walsh 1). People journey to the Narmada to attain a higher spiritual awareness. Gita Mehta’s A River Sutra portrays the lives of diverse individuals seeking peace through the Narmada River. Each of the character's stories is paralleled throughout the book for they all lose a cherished part of their lives. After the loss of their companions, whether human or spiritual, they are drawn to the Narmada to attempt the retrieval of their lives by coming to terms with the tragedies that have taken place. By losing the objects of their desire, the characters are able to transition to the next phase of their lives through the holy Narmada. The narrator, or sahib, retires to a bungalow on the banks of the Narmada where he encounters a variety of people that have journeyed to the river for healing pur
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Approximate Word count = 2086
Approximate Pages = 8 (250 words per page double spaced)
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