Shivaji was one of those national leaders whose stature can be compared with only a few in human history. His name evokes in us the spirit of valour, fearlessness, and energy, and above all, love for one’s Motherland and Dharma. Swami Vivekananda had great admiration for him. His legacy as an ideal human being, an ideal king, a relentless nation-builder, and an ideal servant of his subjects will inspire generations of humanity to come. Deeply rooted in his own Dharma, and yet with widest sympathies for other religions, he was duty-bound to protect his Dharma against the onslaughts of bigoted invaders. This was the striking feature of his character. He became a legend during his lifetime, and this legend keeps growing, even after three centuries. “Shivaji The Great” presents to us Swami Vivekananda’s views about this great national leader as heard and recorded by Dr. M.C.Nanjunda Rao. Published by Advaita Ashrama, a publication house of Ramakrishna Math, Belur Math

'The epic text of Ranjit Desai's Shriman Yogi finds new voice in Vikrant Pande's nuanced translation, an immersive narrative of the foundations of the Maratha empire and the saga of its charismatic founder.' - Namita Gokhale. Young Shivaji reaches Pune, a dying fort city, with his mother Jijabai and lights the first lamp within its ruins. While his father Shahaji Bhosle is away on deputation by the Adil Shah sultanate after having failed in a revolt against it, Shivaji learns how an empire is built from the ground up. Thus begins the life of the Great Maratha. What awaits Shivaji is nothing short of the vast scroll of history, and it takes him from Surat to Thanjavur and all the way to Aurangzeb's durbar in Agra. He dreams of freeing his land from the clutches of Mughal rule, and though he suffers many defeats and personal losses along the way he never gives up his vision of Hindavi Swaraj. Amidst political intrigue and a chain of skirmishes, Shivaji becomes a leader, a warrior and a tactician par excellence, driven by immense pride and love for his motherland.

स्वामी विवेकानन्द को भारत से अत्यधिक प्रेम था; उनके समय में या भारतवर्ष में जन्म लिए महान् लोगों के प्रति उनके हृदय में महती श्रद्धा थी। अपने व्याख्यानों में वे उन व्यक्तियों का उल्लेख किया करते थे। महाराष्ट्र के उत्थान में महत्त्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाने वाले तथा महाराष्ट्र के हिन्दू धर्म, आध्यात्मिकता व स्वाभिमान को पुनरुज्जीवित करने वाले छत्रपति शिवाजी, उनके गुरु समर्थ रामदास स्वामी और संत तुकाराम महाराज आदि अनेक सन्त-महात्माओं के चरित्र के घटनावली का उल्लेख उन्होंने अपने भाषणों में किया था। छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज के विषय में स्वामीजी ने अपने जो महत्त्वपूर्ण व्यक्तव्य व्यक्त किये थे, उसको उनके एक प्रिय शिष्य डॉ. एम्. सी. नन्जुन्दा राव ने लिपिबद्ध किया था। वे विचार मूल अँग्रेजी में ‘वेदान्त-केसरी’ नामक मासिक (ई.स.१९१४-१९१५) में धारावाहिक रूप से प्रकाशित हुए थे। लेखक से वार्तालाप के प्रसंग में स्वामीजी ने इतिहास के ऐसे कई महत्त्वपूर्ण पृष्ठों को उजागर किया है जो विदेशी इतिहासकारों के द्वारा अपने स्वार्थ की सिद्धि हेतु विकृत कर दिये गये थे। प्रस्तुत पुस्तक में स्वामीजी के द्वारा छत्रपति शिवाजी के जीवनवृत्त सम्बन्धी तथ्य एक नये रूप में हमारे समक्ष प्रस्तुत हुए हैं। इसमें स्वामीजी की इतिहास में गहरी पैठ दर्शनीय है। यही लेखमाला रामकृष्ण मिशन विवेकानन्द आश्रम, रायपुर द्वारा प्रकाशित हिन्दी मासिक पत्रिका ‘विवेक-ज्योति’ में धारावाहिक रूप में प्रकाशित हुई थी। इस लेखमाला को हम पुस्तक रूप में प्रकाशित कर रहे हैं। शिवाजी महाराज के व्यक्तित्व के विकास में उनकी माँ जीजाबाई का महत्त्वपूर्ण योगदान था, इसका केवल स्वामीजी ने निर्देश किया था। शिवाजी महाराज अपनी माँ तथा गुरु की आज्ञा का पालन करना अपना महान् कर्तव्य समझते थे।

“States fall, empires break up, dynasties become extinct, but the memory of a true “hero as King” like Shivaji remains an imperishable historical legacy…” – Jadunath Sarkar, House of Shivaji (1919) Shivaji Bhonsle was an Indian warrior king who went on to lay the foundation of the strong Maratha Empire. The first Chhatrapati, he is known to have outdone his predecessors as well as successors in giving an identity and status to Marathas. A tactful military commander and skilled administrator, he steadily built his army from a mere two thousand soldiers to almost five-fold, and also developed a naval force. He defeated Afzal Khan and Adil Shah, giving strong resistance to the Mughal forces. From forming guerilla forces to immensely contributing in the development of the civilization of Marathas, he carved a niche in all spheres of operation. Shivaji: The Great Rebel explores the lifespan of Shivaji as an Indian king who instigated a new fire in the hearts of people against the Mughal Empire and taught them to fight for their rights. It highlights Shivaji as one of the prominent rulers to inspire people to fight for Hindu pride and raise their voice against cruelty. He stood up to guard and preserve the nation's honour, and is a great source of inspiration till date.

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It begins to dawn on the nine-year-old Sambhaji that his father has fled from the clutches of the Mughal badshah Aurangzeb and left him behind. He must now find his way back home with the help of strangers . . . Under the shadow of an illustrious father, Sambhaji finds himself thrust into the Maratha-Mughal conflict from a tender age. His mistakes cost him dearly and when his father suddenly dies and he becomes the chhatrapati, it is as if he has inherited a crown of thorns. In the nine years that follow, he faces a constant battle-internally, as palace intrigues simmer to kill him, and externally, as Aurangzeb descends on the Deccan with full military force. Even Chhatrapati Shivaji had never faced a full-blown Mughal aggression. Will he be able to protect the Maratha nation and Swaraj that was his father's dream? Will he prove to be a worthy son to his father-in life as well as in death? History has been unfair to Sambhaji, but it can't deny that he inspired a generation of Maratha warriors, who eventually ensured the end of Aurangzeb's jihad.

E. Jaiwant Paul is a man of varied interests, having authored eight other books, including Rani of Jhansi, The Story of Tea,The Unforgettable Maharajas, Har Dayal: The Great Revolutionary (co-author Shubh Paul), Arms and Armour: Traditional Weapons of India, Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan and The Greased Cartridge. He is on the expert panel on weapons for several museums of Rajasthan. A hardcore corporate, he initially worked for Hindustan Unilever and was later Director of Brooke Bond, India. Thereafter he headed the National Mineral Water Company in Muscat, Oman. A keen cricketer and tennis player, he now lives in Delhi.

He revived the Indian spirit that lay shackled by Western domination. He inspired his countrymen to be proud of their heritage. He urged them to be fearless. In his short life, and in the face of tremendous odds, he initiated a world-wide movement to uplift the human race, and opened the eyes of the West to the wonders of ancient Indian thought.