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How does Prakriti’s mother react when she hears of Prakriti’s encounter with the monk?

Prakriti’s mother reacts with great astonishment when she learns of her encounter with Ananda, the Buddhist monk. She fears that Prakriti’s talking to the monk might not be taken well as she is born in the lowest of untouchable caste, chandalika.


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