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Half-a-century ago, I came to Odisha to embark on my musical journey. This land has nourished my soul and nurtured my spirit. Through this Gurukul I wish to give back a small part of what I received from here.

— Hariprasad Chaurasia

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The flute is the symbol of spiritual call, the call of divine love.

Eventually you cannot stop the sun from rising, the water from flowing, the moon from spreading its light and you cannot compromise the seven notes with anything else. Live your life, live the music.

My instrument there is simply bamboo. The sound is straight from nature and it connects me to nature.

Motivate the younger generation to listen to music especially, when they are tired, when they are upset about anything. Music is the best remedy; it remediates you mentally, physically and emotionally.

I learnt kushti (wrestling) and music simultaneously

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