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Music was within me

“It was not really the external influences that made me a singer. Music was within me. I was full of it.” — Lata Mangeshkar

I am the drug

I don’t do drugs. I am drugs. – Salvador Dali There is only one difference between a madman and me. The madman thinks he is sane. I know I am mad.

No heaven, No hell

Beyond the senses is the mind; above the mind is its essence; beyond that essence is the great Self; beyond the great Self is the unmanifest. Beyond the unmanifest is the One—all-pervading and without any blemish whatsoever.—Whom by knowing, a…

I sit with my legs crossed

They have accused me of being disrespectful towards senior colleagues and artistes like Sivaji Ganesan, because I sit with my legs crossed in front of them. It is my habit to sit with my legs crossed when I am relaxing.…

I have to believe I can improve

Even if I have already peaked, I have to believe I can improve. I wake up every morning, and go to practice, with the illusion that I’m going to get better that day. – Rafael Nadal #GOAT #Tennis

The unknowable

There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception – Aldous Huxley There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self.

Individual Nation

An individual is never greater than a nation – Nathuram Godse In fact, honour, duty and love of one’s own kith and kin and country might often compel us to disregard non-violence and to use force. Who decides what is…

True art is to love people

There is nothing more truly artistic than to love people Normality is a paved road: It’s comfortable to walk but no flowers grow on it I put my heart and soul into my work, and I have lost my mind…

Our choices, Our abilities

It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities We must all face the choice between what is right and what is easy It is a curious thing, Harry, but perhaps those who…

Forgive but not forget

Forgiving is not forgetting; it’s actually remembering – remembering and not using your right to hit back. It’s a second chance for a new beginning. And the remembering part is particularly important. Especially if you don’t want to repeat what…

Work is worship ( Kayakave kailasa )

Take the prasada before you go. The Lingayat seer chose the path of ‘Trivida dasoha’—free food, education, and shelter to empower generations, as a true follower of 12th century social reformer Basaveshwara (Basavanna). Shivakumara Swamiji

When your journey is your destination

గమనమే నీ గమ్యమైతే బాటలోనే బ్రతుకు దొరుకు ప్రశ్నలోనే బదులు ఉందే గుర్తు పట్టే గుండెనడుగు ప్రపంచం నీలో ఉన్నదని చెప్పేదాక ఆ నిజం తెలుసుకోవా తెలిస్తే ప్రతిచోట నిను నువ్వే కలుసుకొని పలకరించుకోవా – Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry

Why are we here?

It’s surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth.” – Sir David Attenborough

the known unknown

“It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows.” — Epictetus Any person capable of angering you becomes your master