Shiva Trilogy Quotes

“History is always written by winners.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“Shreyaan sva dharmo vigunaha para dharmaat svanushthitat.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“Stability allows a person the freedom of choice, my friend. People can pursue their dreams only when they are living in a society where survival is not a daily threat. In a society without security and stability, there are no intellectuals or businessmen or artists or geniuses. Man is constantly in fight or flight mode. Nothing better than an animal. Where is the luxury then to allow ideas to be nurtured or dreams to be pursued? That is the way all humans were before we formed societies. Civilisation is very fragile. All it takes is a few decades of chaos for us to forget humanity and turn into animals. Our base natures can take over very fast. We can forget that we are sentient beings, with laws and codes and ethics.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“The Naga smiled, delighted to be the bearer of good news to two of the most important people in his world. ‘Don’t worry… baba,’ whispered Ganesh to his father. ‘Your son is safe… He is hidden… behind me.’ Saying so, Ganesh collapsed. Unconscious.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“Justice exists for the good of the universe. To maintain balance. It does not exist to ignite hatred among humans. Furthermore, I do not have the power to administer justice to the Emperor of Meluha. The universe does. It will deliver justice when it is appropriate. In this life or in the next.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“What is important is justice. If the purpose of justice is served by breaking a law, then break it.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“She deserves the truth. Why shouldn’t she know?’ ‘Because some truths can only cause pain, Mausi. They’re best left buried.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“You don’t need me, Your Highness. You don’t really need anyone else. Have faith in the one person that loves you the most: Yourself.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“There are no past life sins, Sati! There is only this life. That is the only reality. Everything else is a theory. Believe the theory that gives you peace and reject the one that causes you pain. Why believe in a theory if it causes you unhappiness? You have done all you can to take care of your child and yourself. Now have faith.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“I know this is not entirely right. But sometimes, the only way to prevent a grave wrong is to commit a small wrong. I will have to take full responsibility for this and answer to the Parmatma.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“a person’s character is not tested in good times. It is only in bad times that a person shows how steadfast he is”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“Shiva was in his own world. He did not dance for the audience. He did not dance for appreciation. He did not dance for the music. He danced only for himself. In fact, it almost seemed like his dance was guided by a celestial force. Sati realised that Shiva was right. He had opened himself and the dance had come to him.”
― Amish Tripathi, The Shiva Trilogy: Boxset of 3 Books

“Remember, in a transaction, you give something because you want something in return.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“If you want to understand a person’s character, look closely at his interpersonal behaviour or his transactions.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“According to this logic, if you want something from someone, you have to give that person something he wants.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“Bloody stupid! How would you get me my marijuana? After all that is the only thing you are useful”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“The moment that every unrealised heart craves for. The unforgettable instant that a soul, clinging on to the purest memory of its previous life, longs for.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“It is the richest and most powerful empire in India.”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“way from Panchavati to Meluha or do we take a detour?’ asked Shiva, goading”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy

“return back”
― Amish Tripathi, Shiva Trilogy