Gayatri Shiva

Worried about Gayatri’s fragile state, Guruji had asked one of the ashram members to stay in her room for the night. The appointed caregiver, a kind and gentle woman named Lakshmi, settled herself quietly in a chair near Gayatri's bed, ready to offer comfort if needed.

Throughout the night, Gayatri slept deeply, her body and mind exhausted from the overwhelming grief and pain. The night passed in silence, the soft sounds of the ashram providing a peaceful backdrop.

At dawn, around five in the morning, Gayatri stirred. Slowly opening her eyes, she blinked against the early morning light filtering through the window. Her gaze fell upon the figure of a woman sleeping close to her bed. In her drowsy state, Gayatri’s heart leapt with a brief, desperate hope.

"Mother?" she whispered, her voice barely audible.

The woman shifted slightly, revealing her face, and Gayatri’s heart sank as reality rushed back. I