Babasaheb always believed and worked towards taking the history (Shivaji Maharaj) and the inspirational stories attached to it to the young generations and also ensured that it reaches to them in true form (version)," he said, adding that India''s history needs this kind of "balance". "I had once travelled to Pune specially to watch the show of ''Janata Raja''. Modi recalled that four decades ago, when there was an event of Babasaheb Purandare in Gujarat''s Ahmedabad, he had attended it. His faith towards Shivaji Maharaj reflects through his writings, his skills of telling the stories of Maratha king to relive the great king in all our hearts," the PM said. "It was Babasaheb who brought the young generation of the country face to face with the heroic deeds of Shivaji Maharaj. We all are indebted to him for taking Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his history to masses," he added. "He sacrificed his whole life for the same. Babasaheb''s life truly reflects this philosophy," he said.Īs India is entering into 75th year of Independence, a campaign to pen down the heroics of all those who sacrificed their lives is underway, Modi said, adding that Babasaheb has been doing the same work for decades now. "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. 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.Ĭongratulating Purandare on turning 100, Modi said that in ancient times, the sages while underlining the importance of becoming ''shatayu'' (100 years old), had said, ''Jeevet sharadah shatam, Budhyem sharadah shatam, Rohem sharadah shatam''. It was about justice to the deprived and fight against injustice. "His ''Hindavi swarajya'' was the finest example of good governance.
It would have been difficult to imagine the present form of India, its present grandeur without Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj," he said. There would have been a question of our past, present, and future that what had happened if there was no Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is ''shikhar purush'' (supreme man) in India''s history. In the message, the PM said the present geography of India was inspired by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj''s heroic deeds. Purandare has penned and directed historical play "Janata Raja" (1985) that was performed by over 200 artistes and translated and enacted in five languages.
A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, he is popularly known as ''Shiv Shahir'' (King Shivaji''s bard). Purandare, known for his works on Shivaji Maharaj, celebrated his 100th birthday on July 29. 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. 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. Pune, Aug 13 (PTI) 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.