Arav In The Life Of A Dalit

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He was wandering around the village boundaries when he suddenly discovered a river that he could use for a stable and useful water source. When he finally arrived at the outer villages he petered out of food. Arav was still roaming the village boundaries when he came to a stop and was astonished by the scent coming from a bizarre-looking restaurant. Soon after Arav started exploring the area and with every step, Arav took he was approaching the restaurant. As Arav got about 10 meters away from the restaurant instantaneously a man emerged from the restaurant to him and presented him with an occupation.

(original visual of Arav looking at the restaurant)

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Decline the hut Arav thought about it for a few minutes before deciding. The reason behind this is the fact that the restaurant owner had already given Arav a lot and he would feel bad if he kept taking more so Arav declined the hut. Arav knew if he declined, he would have nowhere to go. Even though he knew the consequences he still declined because Arav thought that it was alright because the restaurant owner gave him so much kindness and he would repay the restaurant owner in the future.

BANG! Arav wakes up surprised to hear someone knocking loudly on his door. He grunts and gets up to open the door. As he opens the door he notices that his landlord is there and he is not looking happy. He stares at Arav for a few seconds before saying "Get out!". Stunned and confused Arav questioned the landlord why he must leave. He then explains that Arav's taxes are due and he has not been paying them. Not knowing what to do he was left with two choices.

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The disgusting smell that Arav smelt was actually from a restaurant owner. The restaurant owner smelled horrible because he was cleaning the squat toilets from his restaurant. The restaurant owner then spotted Arav and offered him a job to clean toilets. Upon hearing about this he thought for a bit before accepting the job. He accepted the job because it would probably be the only job he could find here, and he was poor so he needed some currency.

Accept the offer The horrible scent was coming for that of a restaurant owner. The restaurant owner smelled horrible due to the fact that he had been cleaning the squat toilets from his restaurant. "I'm tired of always cleaning these toilets!" the restaurant owner said to Arav. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he accepted even though it had low pay and an overwhelming amount of labor Arav still accepted the job.

Arav spent most of his time trying to find some food for the day. He knew that he had a freshwater source so all he had to worry about was the food. Despite the fact that he had no home he still persevered and tried to find one at the end of the day after getting some food, but he had no luck. Eventually, Arav gave up and he decided to sleep outside, but soon after he died from the harsh weather. THE END

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Live in the village Arav, reflective on how life in the boundaries of the village was going to be and fought back against the guards when they attempted to move him to the boundaries. SMACK! The guards knocked Arav out clean. The village representatives sickened by Arav took away some of his food and water which deserted Arav outside of the village.

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Keep the job Arav trying to withstand the horrible stench, Arav continued on and kept on cleaning. At one point the stench got so poor that Arav wanted to vomit and leave the restaurant. While thinking of leaving the place, Arav realized that if he left then he wouldn't have a job, and without a job means no food.

The next day, Arav showed up at the restaurant readying to work, and without noticing Arav found out that he worked so hard yesterday he was off so he left the restaurant to find some food for the day and he did so until the day ended. Arav went to sleep with a full stomach and an enjoyable day.

After catching a glimpse of the village Arav ran as fast as he could towards the village but when he arrived he was stopped by a wall surrounding most of the village, After finding the entrance of the village he then proceeded to explore the village boundaries.

(original visual of Arav walking around the village boundaries)

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Accept the hut Arav's reaction to the offer was jaw-dropping. Arav was on the verge of tears but held back. He tried accepting the offer without tearing up, but his emotions took control. He accepted the hut happily and left to examine it right away. He wiped his tears away and started to make his way to the hut trying not to act too excited.

After Arav has been kicked out of his house he tried to get a new job, but the restaurant owner had spread horrible rumors about Arav. All the available jobs rejected Arav, which subjected him to the dessert. After a few days, Arav died from the immense heat. THE END

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Quit the job While cleaning Arav was intoxicated by the smell and kept on wanting to puke on the spot. He couldn't handle the smell anymore and left the job on the spot. The restaurant owner furious from this kicked Arav out of the restaurant and forced him to live on the dirt paths of the village boundaries.

After the Kshatriya informed everyone of Arav, the villagers of the outlands outcast Arav to the hot scorching weathers of India's desert. Arav then realizing he had no place anywhere, traversed the harsh desert. Multiple days later he collapsed from stamina loss and starvation/dehydration. Vultures eyeing his body as he slowly dies. THE END

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Also, Arav wanted to repay the restaurant owner for the kind-heartedness the restaurant owner showed him. Since Arav wanted to repay the restaurant owner he kept the job and wanted to work hard for the restaurant owner's sake. Hours later Arav still in the restaurant working hard, but the restaurant owner told Arav he could go home so Arav left.

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In the life of a Dalit

Decline the job Arav glared at the restaurant owner in revolt and harshly rejected the position while saying “Why would I accept such a filthy errand!” and stormed away. Little did Arav know the restaurant owner was very good friends with a well-known Kshatriya and when the restaurant owner told him about the ill-mannered Arav conveyed to him. The well-known Kshatriya got angry and advised everyone about Arav and to not be like him. currently, Arav is now known as an outcast nobody wants to get involved with.

This situation benefitted both Arav and the restaurant owner. It benefits both of them because of two reasons. Arav has a job and is able to make money and buy food. The restaurant owner has someone who could finally clean the squat toilets. When Arav finished cleaning the toilets successfully, the restaurant owner noticed that Arav didn't have a home and offered him a house.

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Live near the village boundaries Arav, a deprived wreck after being kicked out realized he didn't have much of a choice in this situation. Arav then moved out of the village. He could feel the villagers disgusted gaze on his body. Not wanting to stick around any farther he sprinted out of the village until he was far from the gazes. He then proceeded to walk aimlessly until he spotted the village boundaries.

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Ancient India, Madurai, The Golden Age (450 C.E)

It was 450 C.E in Ancient India, Madurai. 22-year-old Arav was working as a trader for his job. He recently moved into his new house 3 months ago and was losing money due to the fact that many people weren't buying the items that he sold. He couldn't pay his taxes for his house and is trying to stall time until more people buy his items.

Arav stared at his new house and walked into it. He had settled into his new house and was ready for another day of work. He felt like he could do anything now, after the drastic changes in his lifetime. He was grateful for everything he had and the kindness the restaurant owner showed him and was determined to make it up to him. THE END

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