ABOUT THE BOOK: Humans respond differently to relationships & situations. This trait is attributed to the theory of Modes of Nature or Gunas. This book reflects on the conundrum of life and offers multiple answers related to the self. By focusing on the men protagonists in RK Narayan's novels, the book contemplates on human behavior through the lens of three Gunas- Sattva, Rajas and Tamas. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Roopa Shankar, is working with children as a learning facilitator and a counsellor since the past three decades. After receiving a Master's degree in Child Development from Lady Irwin College, University of Delhi, she established Little Scholars preschool in the city of Prayagraj. She dedicates this book, a corollary of her thesis, to her professor, Dr S Anandalakshmy who inspired in Roopa, the spark of knowledge, passion for learning and service in the area of Child Development.