Returning to America was a greater cultural shock for the author than the experience of traveling to India. The contrast between the two cultures highlighted significant differences in how people engage with their surroundings.
In the Indian countryside, individuals rely more on intuition than the rational intellect that is often emphasized in American society. This reliance on intuition is portrayed as being more advanced compared to what is seen globally, suggesting a deeper, more instinctive connection to their environment and experiences.