1. Where does the bearded man take Jagan at the beginning of Chapter 8?
2. What is notable about the shrine's surroundings?
3. What material was the nearby stone considered good for?
4. Why is Jagan puzzled by the bearded manโs appearance?
5. What does Jagan suspect about the bearded manโs relationship with the master?
6. What does the bearded man show Jagan inside the sanctuary?
7. What was the masterโs plan for the empty alcove?
8. What does โjanmaโ signify in Jaganโs thoughts?
9. Why does Jagan drop the guava after one bite?
10. What does Jagan think about his reincarnation?
11. How old is the bearded man?
12. What is the bearded manโs goal before he dies?
13. What leaves Jagan โwonderstruckโ?
14. What does the bearded man ask Jagan to do to help him?
15. What is the central theme reflected in Jaganโs experience in chapter 8?
