Parthsarathy, the poet, has done the same in the past, and he sees the futility of the entire endeavor. He felt as if he were in exile in a distant land. The term "exile" connotes estrangement from both his original land and oneself. His whole existence is analogous to that of a tree. Trees grow in the soil and derive their nutrients from it, yet they are still separate entities. They don't mix with the soil; instead, they have roots that reach down into it for water and nutrients. Similarly, Parthasarathy is separated from his original land (India) but at the same time he is aware that he needs to connect with it for survival. Trees in exile usually die after a few years because they cannot survive without connecting with their origin country. Likewise, Parthasarathy dies after a few months because he cannot live without India. However, even though he is in exile, he is not lost to humanity. On the contrary, he becomes an immortal soul and will continue to exist even after death. This shows us that even though we are apart from our loved ones, we are never really alone. Also, trees in exile often produce fruit before they die. Similarly, Parthasarathy produces poems before he dies. Even though he is in exile, he is not cut off from life. Instead, he lives each day to its fullest and prepares himself for future lives by writing many poems.