‘The destruction of the Saraswati seems a small price to pay when compared to another, even more insidious impact of the Somras.’ ‘Which is?’ ‘The plague of Branga.’ ‘The plague of Branga?’ asked a surprised Shiva. ‘What does that have to do with the Somras?’ Branga had been suffering continuous plagues for many years, which had killed innumerable people, especially children. The primary relief thus far had been the medicine procured from the Nagas. Or else exotic medicines extracted after killing the sacred peacock, leading to the Brangas being ostracised even in peace-loving cities like
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