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)
Among other things, religions deal with questions about the afterlife and time eternal. What is it about humans that makes them want to live forever? Why is feeling like she's left something on this earth so soothing to Jahanara?