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A River Sutra by Gita Mehta is set on the banks of the Narmada River in India, following a narrator who, after his wife's death, becomes a rest house manager seeking solitude. Instead, he becomes immersed in the diverse spiritual and human experiences of those drawn to the river. Through interconnected stories, the novel explores themes of spirituality, diversity, and enlightenment. The novel contains depictions of sexual assault, death by suicide, and caste-based discrimination against the Dalit people.