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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). …

…also able to share their enlightenment with the narrator: “In a culture where oral history is the main teaching tool, each story contains a lesson about society” (Grolier 28). Each story teaches the sahib a new element of life that completes one truth, that through the loss of desire, one is able to attain a higher understanding of life. The sahib understands this truth and uses it to continue to the next stage in his life.