This stems from the Bengali psyche of Biporit Bhabna (Contradictory thoughts). We believe that love is greater than the lovers. If two people cannot be together physically, their Vabi becomes immortal.

That is the power of Vabi.

Ananya looked up, a small, weary smile playing on her lips. "Life isn't always a song, Rohan. Sometimes it’s just the drone of the tanpura."