The music that I have learned and want to give is like worshipping God. It's absolutely like a prayer. Ravi Shankar absolutelygivegod Change image and share on social
Ah, 'Pather Panchali' was the most inspiring film that I wrote music for, and it was so spontaneously done. I saw the film, composed on the spot, along with myself and only four other musicians, and everything was done within 4-1/2 hours, I think an all-time record anywhere. Ravi Shankar composefilmhour share on social
One single raga can be performed for two hours, three hours. Ravi Shankar hourperformraga Change image and share on social
I love the work of Matisse and Picasso, but I don't have enough millions to own one. And I don't really believe in owning art, anyway. Ravi Shankar artlovematisse Change image and share on social
To me, you know, from my childhood I always had a fascination for United States. Ravi Shankar childhoodfascinationstate Change image and share on social
My music has a very spiritual background, a sanctity that is almost like worship. Ravi Shankar backgroundmusicsanctity Change image and share on social
I believe in one thing: that anyone who is able to do something good for someone, I mean, should be praised. Ravi Shankar goodpraisething Change image and share on social
I will keep playing as long as my body lets me, and as long as I'm wanted by my listeners. Because music is the only thing that keeps me going. Ravi Shankar bodyletlistener Change image and share on social
When people say that George Harrison made me famous, that is true in a way. Ravi Shankar famousgeorgeharrison Change image and share on social
I enjoy seeing other Indian musicians - old and young - coming to Europe and America and having some success. I'm happy to have contributed to that. Ravi Shankar americacomecontribute Change image and share on social