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The happiness generated by Gama's pronouncement is soon contrasted starkly when another figure, identified as a charvaka, enters the scene later that same day. Representing a school of thought that advocates strict materialism, he approaches Gama with the same question regarding the existence of God. To everyone’s surprise, Gama responds affirmatively, stating, “Yes, there is a God.” This contradictory response incites confusion and turmoil within the audience, flipping their earlier jubilance to puzzlement.