Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj – Celebrate the spirit of Valour, Dharma and Swarajya
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (February 19, 1627 – April 3, 1680) was not just any ruler; he was a Divine incarnation sent to safeguard Hindu Dharma. He founded Hindavi Swarajya — a sovereign Hindu state — with Kshatradharma, guidance from Saints like Samarth Ramdas Swami, and the ideals taught by his mother Jijabai. Against Mughal oppression, he constructed impregnable forts, built a navy to shield our shores, employed ganimi kava (guerrilla warfare) to defeat numerically superior forces, decisively ended the terror of Afzal Khan in a display of wits and valour, and established an ideal Kingdom by protecting temples, scriptures, Brahmins, women, and Gau Mata. He outlawed cow slaughter in his kingdom and adopted the title Go-Brahmana-Pratipalaka, that is, the protector of cows and Brahmins.
Today, our Dharma faces relentless assaults through jihadi radicalisation which claims to establish “Gazwa-e-Hind” by 2047, illegal immigration threatening our demography, aggressive cultural erosion by secularist and leftist influences that promote detachment from our roots, attacks on temples, love jihad, deceitful conversions through inducements or pressure, and the rampant, illegal cow slaughter despite existing laws and public sentiment.
This Shiv Jayanti should not be celebrated by mere jubilation, but by taking a resolve to awaken valour and unitedly strive to establish a Hindu Rashtra.
Your turn to live his ideals
Today, let’s move beyond mere jubilation and tributes – Awaken Chhatrapati’s valour inside you and start protecting Dharma.
1. Conduct fort excursions
Organise hands-on learning of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s legacy. Organise group excursions to Shivaji Maharaj’s forts to study history, strategy, and Dharma protection first-hand. This awakens pride, counters cultural erosion, and builds unity among Hindu youth. You can join HJS’ “A Day in Presence of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj” fort excursion programs.
2. Teach Shivaji Maharaj’s true history to children
We must ensure that future generations grow up knowing about his valour, his warfare tactics against a numerically stronger enemy, and his vision of Hindavi Swarajya, thus countering distorted narratives about his history and building unbreakable Hindu pride in the next generation.
- Campaign for proper inclusion of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’s detailed history in school curricula — write letters & petitions to education ministers, join HJS efforts to push for more chapters on his legacy, and raise awareness about this in society.
- Share inspiring stories of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj with kids at home.
- Organise events for kids at temples or during festivals to make them aware about the glorious history of Shivaji Maharaj.
- Make videos or simple talks to spark pride in our glorious history and prepare them as future protectors of Dharma.
3. Protect Gau Mata
According to Hindu Dharma, the cow is not just an animal but an embodiment of the Divine. It is the duty of every Hindu to protect our Gau Mata.
- Report illegal cow slaughter or transport immediately. Call the police (112) or contact cow protection squads and helplines; provide photos, location, vehicle details if safe.
- Support gaushalas – Donate some percentage of your income to gaushalas, or volunteer for gau seva.
- Spread awareness about the spiritual significance of the cow and the importance of cowdung and cow urine (Gomutra).
4. Uphold the Sanctity of temples
- Participate in temple clean-up drives to preserve the sanctity of temples.
- Organise and fund bhajans, kirtans and religious programmes in temples.
- Support the ‘Free Hindu Temples’ movement: Join HJS campaigns to free temples from govt control, enforce dress codes, and protect traditions.
5. Counter Love Jihad and forceful conversions
- Educate your children, siblings and friends about the dangers of love jihad.
- Organise Dharmashikshan sessions to awaken pride in our Dharma among the youth and educate them about the dangers of love jihad and deceitful conversions to other religions.
- Immediately report instances of forceful or deceitful conversions in your area to the police or helplines of local Hindu organisations.
- Support the ghar wapsi campaign
6. Resist cultural erosion
- Reject divisive influences by secularist and leftist media mocking our traditions, by raising awareness amongst our youth about Hindu Dharma’s greatness and scientific temper.
- Counter denigrations — Start social media trends uniting Hindus against insults to Gods, Saints, or national heroes; immediately report offensive content to the police or platforms. Spread social awareness through social media posts or articles about the spiritual science behind worshipping Deities and the importance of preventing their denigration.
- Organise exhibitions on our great revolutionaries during community events, festival celebrations and on days such as Independence Day and Republic Day.
7. Build inner strength & awareness
- Read HJS articles on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and other great kings and national heroes to awaken pride and valour.
- Subscribe to HJS newsletter for regular updates about issues concerning our Nation and Dharma.
- It is the need of the hour for Hindu youth to learn self-defence techniques — You can join HJS’ free self-defence training sessions that are conducted regularly at various locations across the country.
- Inspire others — start small discussion groups to discuss issues concerning our Dharma and ways to resolve them.
8. Pledge to strive for the cause of establishing Swarajya (Hindu Rashtra)
Shivaji Maharaj’s Hindavi Swarajya was Dharma-based self-rule against foreign oppression — today, Hindu Rashtra means a sattvik, Dharma-driven nation for universal welfare, with Bharat as the ‘Vishwaguru’.
- Unite to petition the government — Demand amendment of the Constitution to remove the word “secular” and reclaim our Dharma-based identity.
- Actively participate in HJS’ Dharma Sabhas and Andolans to rally Hindus and spread awareness amongst Hindus about the need for establishing a Hindu Rashtra.
- Run Balsanskar vargs for children to teach our glorious history and instil unbreakable Dharma pride in the future generation.
- Use social media to spread awareness about the importance of Dharma and Hindu Rashtra.
- Apply your professional skills (legal aid, media promotion, temple support) to advance the cause.
One conscious step today on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Jayanti — like stopping a denigration, donating to a gaushala, joining a self-defence training session, or reading an HJS article on national heroes — builds real Kshatradharma. Every small step you take today adds strength to Dharma and lights the path for the establishment of a Hindu Rashtra.
