The stories in this powerful collection, by one of the most respected names in modern Punjabi literature, Mohinder Singh Sarna, record epic moments of survival in the sea of violence that overwhelmed North India in 1947. Translated by Navtej Sarna, these stories illustrate the truth that hate and violence have no religion, and that courage and compassion, too, are to be found among people of every faith. A poignant tribute to the human spirit - to men and women who will wage their all in defence of humanity.