- Shakuntala: Why are we widows sent here? There must be a reason for it.
- Narayana: One less mouth to feed. Four saris saved, one bed, and a corner is saved in the family home. There is no other reason you are here. Disguised as religion, it's just about money.
- Sadananda: Brahmins can sleep with whomever they want, and the women they sleep with are blessed.
- Narayana: Do you know Lord Ram told His brother, never to honor those Brahmins who interpret the Holy Texts for their own benefit?
- Sadananda: You're not a hero in an epic play ready to wage war for love.
- Narayana: You disgust me.
- [from trailer]
- Chuyia's Father: [to young Chuyia] Child. Do you remember getting married? Your husband is dead. You're a widow now.