Explore the vibrant tapestry of Indian life in South India through the extraordinary journey of a Tamil Brahmin. This compelling life story, rooted in ethnographic fieldwork, chronicles personal experiences of hardship, survival, and resilience against the backdrop of post-colonial India. Gain fresh perspectives on caste, religion, and kinship as rigid social categories are re-examined through an individual’s profound narrative. Essential reading for anyone seeking a deeper, nuanced understanding of Indian society and culture, offering insights conventional accounts miss.