REMINISCENCES

This book presents a compelling account of a remarkable individual who, after achieving notable success in a scientific career, turns toward spirituality and explores India's rich spiritual heritage. Dr. Manghat Sankaran reflects on his journey over seventy-five years, sharing his personal and professional challenges, struggles, and accomplishments.

As he narrates key moments from his life, he also paints a vivid picture of the political, social, and cultural environments that shaped his experiences. The book offers valuable insight into the social and cultural fabric of Kerala society as it existed around eighty years ago. Having spent nearly fifty years in India's capital, New Delhi, he provides a firsthand perspective on the nation's political climate.

It includes detailed descriptions of significant political events between 1965 and 2010, with particular emphasis on the turbulent period of the Emergency in 1975. Overall, the book is instructional, informative, and to some extent inspirational, especially for the younger generation of India.