The Secret Of The Nagas Quotes
"The fact that we work together, we collaborate to achieve collective goals. We pass on knowledge to each other, so that every generation begins its journey from the shoulders of the previous generation, rather than starting from the ground up."
"The feminine way incorporates all differences. People of varying faiths and beliefs can coexist in peace, and nobody tries to enforce their own version of the truth."
"Courage is only needed once the war begins. First you must persuade the people to actually embark on the war against evil—you’ll need to convince them to give up their attachment to evil."
"Why in the name of the Holy Lake would anyone be attached to evil?"
"Every civilisation thinks its way of life is unique, but if you distil them all down, there are only two ways: the masculine and the feminine."
"The masculine way of life is ‘life by laws’—they might be made by a great leader, a Vishnu like Lord Ram, maybe, or handed down within a religious tradition, or agreed upon collectively by the people themselves."
"The feminine way of life is ‘life by probabilities.’ There are no absolutes, nothing is black or white."
"The masculine civilisation at its peak is honourable, consistent and reliable, and can be spectacularly successful."
"Feminine civilisations often devolve into decadence, corruption and debauchery."
"You will need different arguments to convince the Suryavanshis and the Chandravanshis to take their part in the battle against evil."
"I’m so pleased to see you again, Purvakaji," said Shiva, rising from his chair and bending down to touch the blind man’s feet.
"My Lord," replied Parvateshwar, and immediately tried to get up.
"Everything’s fair in love and war, Bhagirath," chided Anandmayi sweetly.
"Are you saying that dancers can’t be warriors?" Parvateshwar glared at her.
"I’d rather be carried out, my Lord," said Uttanka.
"I have no use for dead soldiers," said Parvateshwar. "I need soldiers who can kill and live to fight another day."
"Let Meluha be my concern, my child," said Daksha. "You worry your pretty little head over Kartik."
"My Lord, where are you going?" asked Parvateshwar. But Shiva was already walking away.
"It feels wrong because what you did was against your karma."
"You don’t live with the consequences of other people’s karma. You live with the consequences of your own."
"It doesn’t matter what I think. I want to hear what you think."
"Why should our lives be governed by rules made thousands of years ago, by people who know nothing about us?"
"Fate controls only the weak. The strong mould the destiny they desire."
"The only thing that matters is keeping my people alive."
"Justice exists for the good of the universe, to maintain balance, not to fuel hatred between humans."
"The opposite of love isn’t hate—hate is just love gone bad. Love’s real opposite is apathy—when you simply don’t give a damn what happens to the other person."
"The universe bows to Lord Shiva. I bow to Lord Shiva."
"Trust me, I will. After all, it’s in my best interest as well as yours to pick the right ones."
"I prefer Shiva, not Neelkanth. You’re my wife’s sister—you’re family."
"The road contains many treasures, and just as many ways to die."
"I’ve learned more about why she did what she did. I still don’t approve of some of her actions, but knowing more of her story has made me more compassionate towards her."
"Sometimes it’s difficult to understand an event without knowing everything that led up to it."
"I think we must accept the truth: this is another dead end. We have no choice—it’s time for us to reveal the secret."
"He’s just a child," said Ayurvati. "He ought to have many years of childhood ahead of him before he has to grow up."
"It’s not for us to decide when he should grow up," said Kali. "That choice is his."
"This entire land is a secret, my Lord," said Vishwadyumna.
"Their primary task has nothing to do with defending the road. Their key function is to protect us from a river attack."
"The best way to defend against riverine enemy ships is through a surprise counter-attack mounted by a small force."
"Lord Ram be merciful—How is it that no one in the north has ever heard of such a wide river?"
"Their key function is to protect us from a river attack. A full-scale counter-attack on a river takes time to mount."
"And that, child, is the purpose of desire: it creates and destroys. It is the beginning and the end of a journey."
"Someone wants us all dead," said Shiva, "someone powerful enough to obtain such a large arsenal—someone who knew that this huge river exists in the south and managed to find the point where it flows into the sea."