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.

During the launching of his Vrindaban Gurukul, an institution for training in Indian classical music in Orissa. Quoted in "A step forward in promotion of classical music". The Hindu. 22 March 2010. Retrieved on 19 December 2013.