Ashwin Sanghi Quotes

“I was told that Ganesha sat between Lakshmi and Saraswati. My quest to attain the blessings of both goddesses explains my physique.”

“Egoism and Money [Goddess of wealth; Lakshmi] are very much at odds [have great enmity]. There should be just enough egoism to accomplish one’s work. Beyond that, any expanded egoism and money have great enmity. Money (Lakshmi) stays away from it.”

“I know most people use their phones to tell time, but there's something very romantic and beautiful about a timepiece.”

“The torch relay is an excellent embodiment of all that the Olympic Games have come to symbolise - a celebration of the human spirit. Personally to me, it represents striving to be the best in whatever we do, never giving up despite the odds, and a commitment to health and fitness.”

“I really like to sometimes go into food detox and eat very simply.”

“From the simple stringing together of lemon garlands for the goddess Durga, to dividing the prasadam or blessed foods for the children first, I came to associate food not only with feminity, but also with purity and divinity.”

“You don't want your jewelry to make you look fat. A lot of what's out there now does - you just wind up looking like a Christmas tree.”

“This is a learning in the business life that first of all you need to have commitment, dedication and passion for what you are doing.”

“When you’re angry you act according to your emotions, not with your mind.”

“The more we sweat in peace the less we bleed in war.”