Deep River is a short novel through which Shusaku Endo shares the story of a number of Japanese tourists who travel to India in an unknown pursuit of their pilgrimage of grace. Ironically, the characters in the novel do not believe in the Hindu religion, which can be a bit confusing for the reader at first. But as we progress through the novel, we realize that the basis of the novel was not to review a particular religion, but to describe the individual journey towards God. As the novel says, “God has many different faces. I don't think God exists exclusively in the churches and chapels of Europe… (p.121)” Which means similar paths are unlikely to be taken. However, it becomes clear as you read that it is their subconscious notions that lead them to India to find God, although their travels seem to have other reasons. Throughout the novel, Endo moves from one character to another, revealing intimate moments each character passes to the reader in an attempt to explain the cause of the individual's journey to India. Each character's story is different, but all stories share a broken connection in their lives that only God, in one of His many faces, can fill. Although he is introduced later in the novel, Numada, a short story writer, presents one of the many ways in which an individual can find God, through nature. Through the many events of his interactions with animals and nature, Numada was presented with a path of revelation that led him to God. When Numada is first introduced to the reader, he is currently on his way to India when he is recognized by one of the flight attendants on board. When asked to confirm his identity, Endo said he "[nods] his head in silent embarrassment." Numada's behavior seems a bit strange because it can be interpreted in two different ways. In a way, Numada's silent embarrassment can be seen as modesty or humility that can be attributed to Japanese culture or Christian values. On the other hand, Numada's response can be seen as an embarrassment to his profession. In Matthew 10:32-33, Jesus said, “…if anyone denies me here on earth, I will deny him before my Father in heaven. » Although he is unaware of it at the moment, Numada's writings are a reflection of his love for God which is represented by his love for animals..