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"In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God."

Ravi Shankar, Indian Musician

God, Culture, Respect

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"In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God."

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"In our culture we have such respect for musical instruments, they are like part of God."

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