In this travelogue, British writer and activist Edward Carpenter chronicles his journey to India to visit a 'gnani' or wise man. Along the way, he encounters various people and cultures, and reflects on the politics and social issues of the day. Carpenter's vivid descriptions and thoughtful observations make for a fascinating and engaging read, and his journey serves as a reminder of the transformative power of travel. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.