Temples are intended to instruct men in the art of removing the veil of attachment that lies over their heart. That is the reason why Tyagaraja cried in the temple at Tirupati, ‘Remove the veil within me, the veil of pride and hate.’ The fog of Maya melted away before the rays of Grace and so, he could discern and describe the image of Divine Charm in the song: ‘Shivudano Madhavudano’ and drink deep the sweetness of that Form. The churning of his heart by the Divine Formula produced the spark of Jnana, and it grew into the Flame of Realisation. (SSS Vol. 23)

Both Vaishnavites and Shaivites visit Tirupati. There is only one God there. Shaivites call Him Venkateswara and Vaishnavites call Him Venkataramana. There may be difference in their feelings but God is one. They create differences in order to satisfy their petty minds. (SSS Vol. 25)