In Chapter 2 of Spidersilk the novel, the reader is briefly introduced to Ekaa, Chris’ wife. During the brief encounter we only learn that she wants her son to be able to attend school so he doesn’t get behind in life. Soon after, Chris ends up in Mark’s world. Although Ekaa doesn’t play a large role, it still shines light on the story. The name Ekaa is actually connected to the Goddess Durga who is believed to be behind the power of creation, sustainability and destruction in the Hindi religion. This makes the name perfect for a mother looking to provide her child with everything needed to succeed. However, does this mean that Ekaa could have played a part in the battle? What do you think? For more on the Goddess Durga, check out this link:

http://hinduism.about.com/od/hindugoddesses/a/durga.htm