"Music is for Universe.
(...) Like a fresh air you feel. An air doesn't need any language, or sun doesn't need any language. "
— Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
"These songs are NOT for entertainment, you see... These songs are like if you are collecting power, knowledge, sound. You're purifying your inner soul and knowledge... and the music. And through this, you are almost making a road to reach God. And that's the purpose of our lives. Because we did not bring anything with us when we came, and we are not taking something better when we die. And what we are getting here, we have to give Him back, so what's left? What are you taking with you? The soul! And soul has to be purified and only God knows how to take care about that! (...)"
— Ustad Ali Akbar Khan
