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The central theme of the novel 'The Guide' is the transformation of Raju from a tourist guide to the spiritual guide. The novels two stories - one in which Raju's life of tourist guide and his relationship with rosie is described, another part presents his relation with villagers as a holy person.

Raju's death is bittersweet and the ending of the novel is not a definitive one but is rather open to interpretation. Raju asks the villagers to take him to the river, where he used to visit daily as a part of his ritual, and there he utters his final words, “Velan, it's raining in the hills.

Ironically Marco, the scholar who studies “dead things” and is unaware of his surroundings, ends in out-witting Raju, the clever guide. Raju's pride over his role in Rosie's success ironically replaces by the realization that she is capable of even great success without him. Thus, he is a victim of irony at every step.

Narayan wanted to guide the readers through Raju that man does not experience real pleasure or happiness in restful rusty position but in suffering and striving for ideals—for the welfare of others in which lies the essence and dignity of life.

Conclusively, The Guide is the story of the protagonist's journey through life. It is his journey through a maze of illusions and the attainment of the ultimate universal truth. He is transformed into a spiritual leader because he has escaped from the coils of mortality.

Rosie's spiritual transformation through dance is signified in the changing of her name from 'Rosie' to 'Nalini'.

Rosie, encouraged by Raju, decides to pursue her dream of becoming a dancer. They become close to each other as a result of the process. Marco abandons Rosie in Malgudi and returns to Madras alone after learning of their relationship. Rosie appears at Raju's house and the two begin living together.