CONTENTS

PART III 1939-1951 Gadarwara

1939 Osho settles in Gadarwara with Nani, and his parents

Osho’s paternal grandfather, Baba

Osho and his father

Swimming in the river, and early spiritual experiences

Osho’s first day at school, and Shambhu Dube

Osho’s early love of Books

Osho’s early experiences with orthodox religions

Village entertainment

Other villagers

Osho meets Mahatma Gandhi

Influence of the mystic, Magga Baba

Influence of mystics, Pagal Baba and Masto

Osho's interest in death

1947 Indian Independence

1948 Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi

Osho’s early experiences as story-teller and public speaker

Osho’s growing library

1948 High School

1951 Osho leaves school, and decides to study philosophy