Rudyard Kipling
entrusted to him by an Indian woman who cared for him.
Kim befriends an aged Tibetan Lama who is on a quest to free himself from the Wheel of Things by
finding the legendary 'River of the Arrow'. Kim becomes his chela, or disciple, and accompanies him on
his journey. On the way, Kim incidentally learns about parts of the Great Game and is recruited by a
British officer to carry a message to the British commander in Umballa. Kim's trip with the Lama along
the Grand Trunk Road is the first great adventure in the novel.
By chance, Kim's father's regimental chaplain identifies him by his Masonic certificate, which he wears
around his neck and Kim is forcibly separated from the Lama. The Lama insists that Kim should comply
with the chaplain's plan because he believes it is in Kim's best interests and the boy is sent to a top
English school in Lucknow
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