It is not for us to understand this Mystery or try to unravel it. Nor is it within our powers to do so. Our duty is merely to pay homage to the Elephant-headed god and get on with our play.
-- Bhagavata (Act I)

Importance: Bhagavata thanks Ganesh before the action of the play begins. This quote is important because it shows that, though the tone of the play is at times reverent, it is also quick to transition into more mundane theatrics.

Having felled the mightiest pundits of the kingdom in debates on logic and love, having blinded the greatest poets of the world with his poetry and wit, Devadatta is at it were the apple of every eye in Dharmapura.
-- Bhagavata (Act I)

Importance: Bhagavata describes Devadatta as the most intelligent man in the city. This quote is important because it showcases Devadatta's connection with the mind.

He is dark and plain to look at, yet in...
-- Bhagavata (Act I)