The river pulled him. His subtle body became smaller, denser, drawn toward a new womb.
Darkness surrounded him, yet he felt warmth, a mother's heartbeat, the promise of life. He realized he was returning to earth.
His past karma shaped his new form, his new family, his new trials. He would not remember Meera, nor his children, but the love he carried would shape his destiny.
Thus, Arun was reborn.