This autobiographical account of the life of Baba Padmanji provides readers with a fascinating glimpse into the world of a prominent Indian artist. Padmanji describes his upbringing in rural India, his training in art, and his interactions with some of the leading intellectuals and artists of his day. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the cultural history of India.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.