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mankiness and teasing are but ornaments in childhood. Natural innocence and pure truth appear desirable, excusable, and clever to those around. Even if these adornments are occasionally punished, they gain further brilliance. It is natural for these qualities to fade as childhood passes. However, if they remain even after growing up, they are not quite as tolerable. But for Lakshminarayan, they stand as a desirable exception, gaining further intensity and transforming into a unique value. They become a model of righteous life enthusiasm for humankind. I believe this work's self-revelation stands as a testament to my words.

I feel this writing should be identified as a Satirical Autobiography or Autobiographical Satire. Such a creation is not possible without exceptional talent.

The emotional moments here are moving. He has depicted the organic integration of family and social relationships through his mother and other 'mothers'. The skill of capturing the qualities, nature, and characteristics of friends and teachers, and the record of the heroes of intellectual and farmers' movements are present here.

There is a saying that cities and some places have 'personalities' just like individuals. The author has vividly portrayed the 'personalities' of Hassan and Kenchamba Lodge, an extension of Hassan's Bangalore, and the GKVK campus.

This writing captivated me due to its use of language. I feel like calling him a 'pundit of wordplay' for his very unique use of our language!

As he narrates his 65 years of life, he presents the dangerous ocean of contemporary happenings in his wordplay. I have confidence that his readers will have the eyes to see this.

- Agrahara Krishnamurthy