A man dressed in simple traditional Indian attire, appearing innocent and naive

A man dressed in simple traditional Indian attire, appearing innocent and naive, stands at a crossroads under a twilight sky. The setting is a rural village with dusty paths, one leading to a distant, dimly lit tavern (madiralaya) with a faint glow of lanterns, while the other path leads towards a serene temple with its lights just beginning to shine. The man is holding a small brass pot, symbolizing his intent to drink, but he stands hesitantly, looking confused and uncertain about which path to take. The scene captures his inner conflict between indulgence and spirituality.