We, the People of India - Decoding a Nation’s Symbols

However, not all of the processes and communications around this passage from image to symbol were clearly documented. It is this lack of ready historical material that set renowned musician and cultural commentator T.M. Krishna on a journey of discovery that shaped itself into this extraordinary book. Through meticulous research and persistent questioning, including RTIs to elicit long-buried information, he found ways to explore the deeper historical, cultural and philosophical contexts of each symbol, revealing how they evolved to become powerful metaphors for a nation’s aspirations, struggles, and dreams for the future.