Shivaji Maharaj’s ‘Hindavi swarajya’ finest example of good governance, says PM Modi
   Date :14-Aug-2021

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PRIME Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said it was difficult to imagine what the present form of India would have been if Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was not there, and added that his ‘Hindavi swarajya’ was the finest example of good governance.
He also said that the works done by Shivaji Maharaj on various fronts, including effective use of marine power and watershed management, are still imitable.
Modi made the remarks in his 11-minute-long pre-recorded video message that was played during the public felicitation programme of renowned historian and author Babasaheb Purandare here. Purandare, known for his works on Shivaji Maharaj, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 29. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, he is popularly known as ‘Shiv Shahir’ (King Shivaji’s bard). Purandare has penned and directed historical play “Janata Raja” (1985) that was performed by over 200 artistes and translated and enacted in five languages.
“Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is ‘shikhar purush’ (supreme man) in India’s history. There would have been a question of our past, present, and future that what had happened if there was no Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It would have been difficult to imagine the present form of India, its present grandeur without Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,” he said.
“His ‘Hindavi swarajya’ was the finest example of good governance. It was about justice to the deprived and fight against injustice. Shivaji Maharaj’s management, his effective use of marine powers, utility of navy, effective watershed management, and several such works are still imitable,” the PM said.
Congratulating Purandare on turning 100, Modi said that in ancient times, the sages, had said, ‘Jeevet sharadah shatam, Budhyem sharadah shatam, Rohem sharadah shatam’.
“It means, we should live for 100 years, we should remain active in thinking for 100 years, and we should continue to work after 100 years. Babasaheb’s life truly reflects this philosophy,” he said.