Prologue: Amita voiced apprehension that if the powerful didn’t hold sway, the powerless would seize control, which could be perilous. Amita was never afraid to express his opinions and constantly challenged societal norms regarding literature, equality, and more. During a vacation in Mount Shillong, Amita met Lavana after a minor car accident. Their conversations and exchange of poems bring together Amita’s unconventional ideas with Lavana’s genuine simplicity. Together, they explore new perspectives and develop new episodes.
Amita met Jogamaya, who is like a mother figure to Lavana. Amita writes in her journal, An educated woman married into a conservative family gives context to the scene where she states that the previous generation’s girls were merely “Khelar Putul” (dolls for playing). Jogamaya represents another facet of womanhood. It may have been a reflection of the times when women often couldn’t resist the overpowering dominance of men, as seen with Ketaki, who ultimately reunites with Amita and allows her to shape her as Amita sees fit.