This book provides an overview of the recent advancements in our scientific understanding of working of the mind. Starting from the fundamentals, the book gradually builds up this most intriguing subject - from simple neurons to consciousness. Making no assumptions about the prerequisites, it unfolds the fascinating story of the mind using simple analogies and easy to understand illustrations. Side by side it broadens the view by comparing the working of the mind with that of a modern computer at various levels of functionality. The book is a good starting point for those who would like to familiarize with this marvelous subject, without getting bogged down into the technical nitty-gritty.