Keep Off the Grass

The story follows Samrat as his carefully planned career begins to unravel. From IIM Bangalore to the Himalayas, Benares and prison, his experiences challenge his ambitions and force him to question his identity and choices.

Karan Bajaj is an Indian author and entrepreneur known for novels including Keep Off the Grass, Johnny Gone Down and The Seeker. His writing often explores adventure, personal transformation and the search for meaning.

Samrat begins his journey as a successful Yale graduate and investment banker but soon finds himself caught in a radically different lifestyle at IIM Bangalore. His unconventional experiences take him across India and into situations he never expected. Through these adventures, failures and encounters, Samrat confronts his ambitions and searches for a deeper understanding of himself.