Shivaji and Samarth Ramdas The Guru Who Shaped Swarajya

In this episode, we explore the profound relationship between Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his spiritual mentor, Samarth Ramdas. More than a religious figure, Ramdas was a strategist, a writer, and a moral compass who helped define the ideological core of Hindavi Swarajya. We trace their first meeting, the exchange of letters, and how Ramdas's teachings on dharma, unity, and self-rule influenced Shivaji's governance and military campaigns. We also examine the controversy around Ramdas's role in caste dynamics and the construction of a Hindu kingdom. Drawing on Marathi bakhars and Ramdas's own works like Dasbodh, we uncover a partnership that blended spirituality with statecraft. This episode sheds light on a lesser-known dimension of Shivaji's reign: the intellectual and ethical scaffolding that sustained his rebellion against the Mughals. #SamarthRamdas #ShivajiMaharaj #HindaviSwarajya #MarathaEmpire #Dasbodh #MarathiHistory #GuruShishya #17thCentury #BhaktiMovement #MughalEmpire #SaffronFlag #Rajgad #Chhatrapati #IndianHistory #SouthAsia #SpiritualityAndPolitics #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo