REYANSH [Harassed by famine and excessive taxes, people will resort to eating leaves, roots, flesh, wild honey, fruits, flowers, and seeds. Struck by drought, they will become completely ruined.] -Srimad Bhagavatam 12.2.9 PADMA: Once Bhupathi and other folk leave the hall, the girl shares an almost relieved look with us. She walks to us then she subtly shook her head and stops near Akash. She smiles and beckons towards Akash, “are you okay?” “Almost alive,” Akash gets on his feet, “what’s your name?” I haven’t expected a stupid question from him but I relieved when the girl answers with another