Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar quotes - page 2

Masonically we are heirs of past. Our Masonic ancestors gave the craft devotion, loyalty and faith and made it an illustrious institution in the world. It should be our religious duty to appreciate and conserve the rich inheritance. In view of the increasing complexity of life and the maintenance of the best and highest traditions of the Craft, great care and concern should be displayed, if Freemasonry has to function in the best interests of humanity. It has been truly said, that an inspired and inspiring dedication to service should be the part of every Mason's life. Let us not give in to skepticism. There is all the difference between a pessimist and an optimist, in any field of human endeavour. One looks at his glass and cries "My glass is half empty”. The optimist looks and exclaims "My glass is half full”. (Jayachamarajendra Wadiyar)
[He was] awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi's fellowship for the year 1966/67 on October 13, 1966. Such a gentle and erudite soul did not have a peaceful personal life. Ill health plagued him and so did sordid palace intrigues over his vast properties. View quote
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A royal connoisseur Jayachamarajendra Wodeyar's tryst with music began with western music, of which he was deeply knowledgeable on many levels. The Maharaja was a gifted pianist. He had nurtured hopes of becoming a concert pianist; a dream that necessarily ended with his ascension to the throne. He was a Licentiate of the Guildhall School of Music, London;an honorary Fellow of Trinity College of Music, London; and the first president of the Philharmonia Concert Society, London. View quote
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Man of the masses. View quote
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He never scolded any of his children even once. My mother was more strict and she used to cane us once in a way when we became very mischievous. When the privy purses were abolished in 1969, he was very upset though he did not show it. View quote
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