ಸರ್ಪಭ್ರಮೆ [Sarpabhrame]

In the early hours of the morning, a newborn baby is left on the doorstep of a priest's house. The priest and his wife raise the baby, who grows up to become a young man named Yagi Jois. The family business of the priest involves performing 'apara karma', which are the ceremonies conducted after death.

Yagi Jois is a sensitive and intelligent young man, yet he is haunted by the mystery of his birth. The novel depicts how he transcends his modest upbringing, incorporating deep philosophical thoughts throughout his journey.