Human life contains crisis. This is one reason that religions exist; they seek to deal with the crises that face every human being. Crisis is a major component of any religion including Hinduism, ’s religion. Therefore, crisis is a major theme in the novel . He has multiple experiences with life changing crises. The first crisis in his life leaves the biggest impression on me. decides to become a Samana after a group of them come through his town. His best friend, Govinda, does not want him to leave. His father is angry that he wishe ....