Celebrating the Legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

On this day, as the sun rises,

We remember the warrior who defied the skies.

A king of valor, with courage so grand,

छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराज, who ruled this land

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On this auspicious day, the 19th of February, we celebrate the birth of the great warrior, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. A leader who carved his name into history with courage, wisdom, and an unbreakable spirit, Shivaji Maharaj remains an eternal symbol of "स्वराज्य" (freedom) and "वीरता" (bravery)

With his profound vision, he built a kingdom that stood as a beacon of hope and pride for the Marathas and the entire nation. His valor, love for the land, and dedication to his people are lessons for generations to come

जय भवानी, जय शिवाजी ... 🏹👑 (Victory to Goddess Bhavani, Victory to Shivaji!)

Let us honor the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj today, remembering his great deeds, his strategic genius, and his unwavering love for "स्वराज्या" (self-rule). His life continues to inspire us to stand tall, fight for justice, and live with integriyt

On this Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti, may we all carry forward his values of courage, resilience, and patriotism. May we always cherish the ideals of "हिंदवी स्वराज्य" (Sovereignty of the Hindus) that he fought for, and keep his memory alive in our hearts

गर्जे महाराष्ट्र, गर्जे शिवाजी महाराज ⚔️

Wishing everyone a joyous and proud Shivaji Jayanti !!!!

शिवाजी महाराज, तुमची गाथा अमर ✨

Good thread Anushka!

Here's a little story about him :

After a disagreement with the Emperor Aurangzeb while visiting Agra, Shivaji Maharaj and his son Sambhaji were imprisoned in a secluded palace. There, he pretended to be ill and sent away his followers and soldiers first on the pretext of not having money to pay them.

After this, he began the practice of handing out baskets of fruits and sweets to beggars and fakirs to pray for his early recovery. On one such occasion, he and his son hid themselves in the baskets and made their way out without being detected by the guards. To further escape the search parties sent after him, Shivaji separated from his son and went north instead of south as was expected of him. This way, despite having to travel longer, he managed to evade the soldiers and finally reached Rajgad to the immense joy of the population!

I think this incident highlights the importance of being clever and not merely courageous. From a king known for his guerilla tactics, this was a lesson of brain over brawn and stands out among the many other stories of valor .

Love,

Stuti

Thanks for such a beautiful thread and writeup, Anushka & Stuti. Wishing everyone a joyous and proud Shivaji Jayanti.🙏🙏