Giampaolo Toma, also known as Jnananjana Dasa, was born in Terni, Italy. He embarked on his artistic career by creating copies and reproductions of works by old masters displayed in European museums from 1980 to 1987. He played a significant role as a founding member of the International Vedic Art Academy in Italy. In the last twelve years, he dedicated his efforts to the Mahabharata project.
