This is a heart-to-heart talk with Chandrahas Halai; an accomplished Mathematician with special interests in Ancient Indian Mathematics and Vedic Mathematics and author of pioneering Books on the subject. He is a technologist & Mechanical /Computer Engineer with strong Ideating and creative abilities: In technology, he addresses subjects like Algorithm design and Optimization. On the eve of his 51st Birthday, we would like to salute the in-dominatable spirit of Chandrahas who despite being an Engineering College dropout due to bereavement & financial problems in his family continued his almost hermetic quest for true knowledge. His endeavors lead him to master many subjects across technologies and helped him see the world from first principles of science and mathematics. Today, Chandrahas’s books and technical papers on Mathematics are referred to by world renowned professors of premier institutes. He is a sought-after speaker at the universities and conferences. A modest man, Chandrahas lives in the heart of Mumbai in his ancestorial house amidst noise and traffic which accompanies us in the recording. The other little-known aspect of Chandrahas: He is a true Polymath with interests in Photography, Travel Journalism, and a painter. Chandrahas at this point of time, sees his world finally formed and shaped and is excited that he has a long and active career as a writer and scientist ahead. You can refer to his works on https://www.facebook.com/chandrahas.halai