“The children of Sanskrit (Kannada and Tamil) have grown to great heights. They now nourish their mother Sanskrit with reverence. If Sanskrit laid the foundation for their literary wealth, then Sanskrit too has been enriched by the literature translated from these languages.”

“Not only the vocabulary, but the very grammar of most Indian languages has been shaped and guided by the framework of Sanskrit.”

“If one learns to separate and analyze the words of a graceful Sanskrit verse through the method of anvaya (logical arrangement), it often feels as though more than half, sometimes even three-fourths, of those words are truly Kannada.”

“When an unworthy man ascends the throne, his only strategy for survival is to pit one force against another, so that both stand to defend him, and he alone retains power.” Parva

“It is by his character and conduct that a man rises to greatness or falls into disgrace.” The Uprooted

“There is no loss greater than the burden of accumulated sin.” The Uprooted

“The very purpose of marriage seems to be changing with the evolving social fabric.” The Uprooted

“Each soul harbors a unique desire. Some dream of building vast empires; others are driven by a deep devotion to raise grand temples. Rare are those, like Buddha, who unveil truths to the world. But for most, the heart’s quiet wish is simply for themselves and their children.”

“The innate essence of nature, when restrained by dharma, morality, royal decree, society, rules, or the accusations of the masses, becomes a mere mask of falsehood. Nature is eternally youthful, and any creed that seeks to trample its radiant form brings ruin upon itself.”

“Once a soul has seen the light, to return to darkness is a harrowing ordeal.” The Uprooted

“It is not in the nature of the earth to ask for rain.” The Uprooted

“Even after a person dies, the cells within him can continue to live on in the air. In this way, we must understand that all of existence is filled with life.” The Uprooted

“The good remain unharmed, wherever they may be. But the wicked are doomed, no matter the circumstance.” The Uprooted

“What good is there in chewing over what is lost in life? Dwelling on a son or wife who has passed only weakens the spirit.” The Uprooted

“What worth has a marriage that obstructs the very achievement for which a man’s life yearns and strives? How can one claim that a union, forged for the fulfillment of life’s deepest purpose, is merely the whim of nature’s sway?”