Mani Da: Cherished Memories

Sanjay Singh is an artist who studied at Kala Bhavan while Mani Da was teaching there. He belongs to a small town Purnea of Bihar, and remembers Mani Da as his teacher and guide, and the long association he had with him. In his initial days at Santiniketan, Sanjay learns about Mani Da, his teaching and his immense knowledge on art from his seniors in the hostel. He desperately wants to meet Mani Da and learn from him. Sanjay follows him and tries to meet him, and unexpectedly gets an opportunity to meet him in his studio. Later his persistent effort catches Mani Da’s attention and a lifelong association begins. Officially Mani Da was not his teacher but he guided him throughout his student days. 

Sanjay Singh is one among the innumerable students who were inspired by Mani Da.

This book gives an insight into a teacher student relationship. It’s about how a student can learn, love and respect his teacher and a teacher’s warm affection and guidance that can influence a student’s character and future.