To the people of India, energy from the sun is of paramount importance. It embodies a supreme element of sacredness. On account of the stupendous order of temperature in the core of the Sun, enormous quantities of hydrogen –several million tons - get transformed into helium every second. By this process, which began with creation and will go on for aeons of time, a tremendous quantity of energy is radiated by the sun. If even a tiny fraction of the solar energy that reaches the surface of the earth is put to use, intelligently and diligently, the energy needs of the human race will be met in an adequate measure.’

‘Scientists continue to be baffled by the mystery surrounding the origin of Light. Light is God’s gift to mankind. While we are greatly impressed by the power and grandeur of the radiance of the Sun, we need to ponder deeply over the effulgence of the Divine, which is more than that of a million Suns put together.’

‘Using electronic devices and associated instruments and facilities, we shoud devise effective steps to convert part of Sun’s energy that reaches us to electricity directly. I want this Institute to devise ingenious ways of putting the energy from the Sun to productive and humanitarian uses. (DD on 4-4-993)