The old lady in ‘Kashi Yatra’, Sudha Murthy’s’ grandmother and Sudha herself share some common values of characters. What values are they? How are they important for our contemporary society?
The principal character of ‘Kashi Yatra’ had an ardent desire to go to Kashi. The grandmother had a similar wish.
She identified herself with the protagonist of the novel and followed her story with great interest. Both have a compassionate nature and the spiritual learning; Both are the epitome of love, determination, will power and dedication. The narrator, Sudha herself is a twelve year old girl and has developed a bond with her grandmother. She too-is sincere and hard working. As a loving teacher, she gifts her student ‘Kashi Yatra’. She too is caring and respects the feelings of her grandmother. Thus, all the three characters leave a permanent impression of dedication, sacrifice and love on the reader’s mind,