The peasants, finally accepting the fate of the mother, try to put a positive spin on the situation by saying that even if the mother died, her next life (an Indian belief) would be less painful, as she is atoning for her future sins by enduring this pain.
The peasants, accepting the mother's fate, attempt to find a positive spin on the situation by suggesting that even if she died, her next life (an Indian belief) would be less painful as she is atoning for future sins through enduring this suffering.