Story Overview:

“Pul Siraat” (“Bridge over Hell”) is a haunting and symbolic narrative set on a dark, eerie night. The story centres on Mohandas, who is unexpectedly visited by his old friend Qasim. As they interact, Mohandas is drawn into memories of the past, confronting the desolation of his village and the passage of time. The story weaves themes of fear, memory, and existential reflection, using powerful imagery of darkness, light, and a cemetery. Ultimately, Mohandas expresses a deep desire to cross a metaphorical bridge before dawn—a symbolic journey representing reckoning, transition, and perhaps redemption or passage beyond life’s trials.

“Pul Siraat” uses the journey through darkness, the visit to the cemetery, and the metaphor of the bridge to explore profound themes: the confrontation with mortality, the weight of memory, and the hope for redemption. The story’s rich symbolism deepens its emotional impact, making it a poignant meditation on life’s ultimate questions.