To play with integrity, you must know your tradition deeply. - Ravi Shankar

"To play with integrity, you must know your tradition deeply."

Ravi Shankar Truth

Sitar Maestro Composer Indian 1920–2012

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"Music is the universal language of mankind."

"When you play a note on the sitar, it should resonate with the soul."

"Life is like a raga - it has its own rhythm and flow."

"The sitar teaches patience; every note must be earned."

"Lucy, you got some 'splainin' to do!"

"You must always be honest with the people you love."

"Truth always comes out in the end."

"Honesty is always the best policy."