“Whatever the style or substance, all music is universal, and beyond the intricate technicalities and grammar, music is about human emotions and harmony, and is the surest pathway to realization of our oneness with the primordial sound Nada Brahma.”

“Guru–Shishya relationships are made in heaven and are simply inviolable. And they are meant for propagation of knowledge & wisdom as well as the Guru-Shishya tradition itself.”

“I can serve up good music to the audiences only if I can myself enjoy it first. Viewed this way, artistes undoubtedly appear selfish.”

“Daily riyaz is no doubt essential; but what matters more is that we integrate music into all our mental processes and indeed, make music our very way of life.”

“Before starting to demand encouragement, support and recognition, just pause for a while and reflect on how many of our past maestros marched to Himalayan heights on half-empty stomachs – but with full hearts and souls.”

— Vinayak Torvi