From the information I have gathered, I would say this means the same as the "black satin crown or covering". Biblically, hair is referred to as a woman's glory... a covering. For a man, gray hair is a crown of glory.
Okay, I think this has something to do with the fact that Karla is not new to exile, and that she is aware that every occurrence happens twice. I hope this helps, I will try to get textual evidence for you........ my copy of this novel is in...
Shantaram is a chronicle of the life of Lin as he spends seven years living in Bombay. The Shantaram study guide contains a biography of author Gregory David Roberts, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
