‘The paralysis caused by grief does not mean that one’s karma is over,’ said Sita. ‘All it means is that one is paralysed by grief. Which is perfectly understandable. But this paralysis will end. For change and movement are the very essences of life. We must not give in to grief.’ Mandodari smiled. ‘No, my child. Do not devalue grief. It can bring clarity to the mind. My mind is clear. Remember the words of Sikhi Buddha: Grief is the ultimate reality of the universe.’ ‘That is true, Mandodariji,’ said Sita, ‘but only from the prism of the universe. From a different prism, that of human
