How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
Temples and mosques are magical things. When you build them, there is a sense of peace that seeps from the rocks. All creation, in my opinion, is thus. I felt the same peace when Arjumand slipped from my womb. I swam in such peace at the Taj Mahal. And even our little shrines at the sea caused more than one tear to dampen my face.
Perhaps this peace stems from the knowledge that you're leaving something upon this Earth. (25.10)
We'd like to know what special tea Jahanara got during her labor, because most moms we know wouldn't describe birth as "peaceful." But we digress.