अंगात हवी रग… रक्तात हवी धग… छाती आपोआप फुगते…. एकदा जय शिवराय बोलून बघ ….छत्रपती शिवराय’ हेच आमचे गुरु
Today is the 391st birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. My humble tribute to him.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was born in the hill-fort of Shivneri, near the city of Junnar in Pune district on 19 February 1630. His mother named him Shivaji in honor of the goddess Shivai, to whom she had prayed for a healthy child. Shivaji was named after this local deity.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was the founder of the Maratha Kingdom. Shivaji was a honest, secular and valiant ruler who became known across the continent for his unmatched bravery and smart tactics.
ज्याचे विचार मोठे असतात त्याला भलामोठा मातीचा डोंंगरही मातीचा गोळा वाटतो.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s innovative military tactics, unconventional methods that leveraged strategic factors like geography, speed, and surprise, and focused pinpoint attacks, helped him to defeat his larger and more powerful enemies. Shivaji won many wars against the Mughals and established a mighty, competent and righteous kingdom with the help of a equally powerful and patriotic military.
मराठा राजा महाराष्ट्राचा, म्हणती सारे माझा माझा, आजही गौरव गिते गाती, ओवाळूनी पंचारती.. तो फक्त ‘राजा शिवछत्रपती’
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was very popular because of his truthfulness and well-structured administrative departments. Shivaji established a competent and progressive civil rule with the help of a disciplined military and well-structured administrative organisations.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built a huge army and always led from the front. Shivaji was the first ruler who realized the significance of having a naval force who can strategically protect the coastline and therefore built many forts at the coastline to defend the whole Konkan region of Maharashtra.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj always respected women and their honour and his principles were widely followed by his kingdom. He was always the first to stop all kinds of violence, harassment, disrespect and dishonour of women.
The Marathas are annexed many territories of the Mughal Empire. The Marathas were a Marathi-speaking warrior group mainly from the western Deccan Plateau, which is present day Maharashtra. They rose to prominence by establishing a rightful Hindavi Swarajya that means self-rule of Hindu/Indian people.
Inspiring leadership traits
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj possessed qualities that inspire many in this century in the corporate world. On the eve of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s – king of million hearts – birthday, we can aspire to become better leaders in our respective fields.
An efficient strategist
As a result of his strategies, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was able to face the mighty armies of the Sultans of Bijapur and the Mughals.
An effective organizer
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is known as one of the greatest organizers in history. With his remarkable powers, he collected together the scattered Marathas and turned them into an organised formidable force.ductivity makes you free.
A brave soldier
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a brave and courageous soldier, ready to take calculated risks.
An enlightened administrator
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was an able administrator with a practical vision. He personally looked after the functioning of various departments. He was ruthless with those who indulged in corruption and oppression.
Respect
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was fair in his treatment with the followers of other faiths. Even a great critic of Shivaji like Khafi Khan has observed about him that he had “made it a rule that whenever his followers went plundering, they should do no harm to the mosques, the Book of God (Quran) or the women of anyone.
An obedient son
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj loved his parents. He was extremely devoted to his mother Jijabai. Shivaji worshipped her like a goddess and obeyed her command.
A dutiful disciple
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj had a great respect for his gurus.
The Hindu spirit
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj attempted to generate a new spirit of pride among the Hindus. He however, was also very particular to maintain the honor of other faiths.
A benevolent ruler
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj always worked for the welfare of his subjects.
A skillful diplomat
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj never let his enemies unite against him. He freed his father from the Sultan of Bijapur on account of his diplomacy. His freedom from the detention of Aurangzeb at Agra speaks volumes of his diplomacy.
An inspiring leader
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s influence as an inspiring leader grew so rapidly that his staunch enemy Aurangzeb himself had to admit “My armies have been employed against him for nineteen years and nevertheless his (Shivaji’s) state has always been increasing.”
Shivaji, the founder of Maharashtra.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a leader who was able to instill the love for freedom and motherland among all the members of his army. The commitment was so high that the “Mavalas” i.e. the members of his army were ready to die for the cause.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was able to win over the hearts of his people with his humanity. Moreover, he motivated everyone to work for a specific cause, which enabled his troops to remain focused and continue to achieve Swarajya or self-rule.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj practiced what he preached and even entered the battlefield himself on several occasions. When your employees see leaders taking up the tasks that they are assigned to, it instills a level of confidence in them as well.
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a fair and just leader. He had the foresight of chalking out a road map for success and continue on the path without quitting.
Today’s leaders have lots of data and analytics at their disposal. They can use these tools to create groundbreaking path for their organizations. It is important to have the courage to trust those instincts and data to make actionable attempts towards success.
जर माणसाकडे आत्मशक्ती असेल तर तो पूर्ण विश्वासात विजयाचे पताके उभारु शकतो.
The leadership traits of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj can help managers of today turn into inspiring leaders. Imbibing and emulating these qualities will be beneficial for your personal leadership goals and help your organization to reach higher levels of success.
यशवंत, किर्तीवंत, सामर्थ्यवंत,
वरदवंत, पुण्यवंत, नीतीवंत
जाणता राजा..
तुझी किर्ती अशीच आसमानामंदी राहू दे
तुझ्या संस्कारात साऱ्या पिढ्या घडू दे
जय शिवराय!
Source: Internet, history and legends.
