Chapter 36 The Gateway To Hell

• Slowly the living souls came down on the muddy road. They started their journey again. She was walking beside him. Her eyes held that same innocence. But a question was aimed at him this time. And it seemed to pierce his heart. He increased his pace. He wanted to walk away from her. From others. But an individual's wishes were not considered here. One had to go with the tide.
• Suddenly a voice boomed in the sky above. 'I don't like torturers. Severe punishments await them. But if anyone is repentent and makes best efforts to rectify themselves I may forgive them. Those of you who have played roles in destruction in your lives - I won't spare you. Those who have been cruel to the orphans, the destitute and homeless would have to burn in fire to cleanse your souls of the evil. I hate those who have misused funds. Those who were busy maligning others and spreading hatred will be punished. Those who have wrongly accused innocent women would be dealt with severly. Those who are proud, arrogant, lascivious; have engaged in molestation and rape - should be prepared to get lashed with whips. Everyone of you should be prepared to face the consequences of your karma on earth. Now I leave it on you to ponder on the deeds in your human lives.
• As the divine revelation concluded a strange blue light filled the surroundings. Every body stood dumb. He realised nobody had the power to speak. One could comprehend the questions which arose in others' minds only when their minds' wavelengths matched. No clear utterance of words but a buzz seemed to spread all around.