A witty, literate, and devout yet resentful widow. She forms a protective bond with Chuyia and aids Kalyani's escape. After failing to prevent Chuyia's exploitation, she carries the traumatized girl to the riverbank and desperately runs alongside a departing train to hand her over to Narayan for safety.
Shakuntala forms a deep maternal bond with the young widow, shielding her from harm.
Sadananda provides religious guidance that helps Shakuntala question her fate.
Shakuntala's defiance creates a tense standoff with the ashram's ruler.
Shakuntala actively aids Kalyani's plan to leave the ashram.
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