“A drop of water when you are thirsty gives such relief. The same drop in a fountain inspires you with its beauty. The same water in a dirty drain is repelling. And the same drop in the river makes you want to swim there and take a bath. And when the same water goes in the sea it thrills you with its power.”

—  Hariprasad Chaurasia

On the theme of water.
Music is a Prayer:An interview with Hariprasad Chaurasia by Ian Gottstein

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