On Shivjayanti (March 30)

Today is 363rd anniversary of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj according to Hindu calendar. A young lad of 16 years took oath at Raireshwar along with his few friends of creating a free kingdom where there would be rule of law for all alike. Pursuing this life long oath within 28 years after facing life threatening dangers, he creates Swarajya defeating Adilshahi, Qutubshahi and Mughals, top 3 powers in the country.

Our Marxist historians like Nehru termed him only a Maratha warrior and even going forward a bandit. But when Shivaji was asked about his dream, he is said to have replied that he wants to free his motherland from Manasarovar to south of Kaveri, was'nt it a Pan Indian movement which Bajirao and Madhavrao Peshwa took forward.

When Grant Duff, a Britisher was asked that how could you rout the Marathas within 18 years, while Aurangzeb who riegned over the largest empire in Asia at his time could not do in 27 years. He is said to have replied that when Aurangzeb arrived in Maharashtra, the legend of Shivaji was fresh in mind of Marathas but when britishers came the legend had been forgotten in 100 years. Such was the impact of this MAN.

But it is sad to note that outside Maharashtra very few people know about him or are taught about the contribution he made to INDIA......HE was and will be THE REAL INDIAN IDOL......