Utilise your precious time to know and spread the Maratha history of Thanjavur (Tamilnadu), where many people in Maharashtra or Marathas around India are not aware of.
Read, Share and Spread their history and Thanjavur maratha ruler’s accomplishments and intellectual skills.
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Question: Where would it be available to read it online?
Answer: Thanjavur maratha Royal family has their official website where all the details and authentic history is available on it.
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Photo Description: King Serfoji II portrait , enthroned under a canopy.
He was a popular ruler and was described by Charlotte Clive, wife of the Governor of Madras, in her diary following her visit to him in 1799, as ‘a handsome, tall, stout-looking man.’ As a child the Raja was tutored by two Danish Lutheran missionaries, the Revs. Geriche and Swartz, who also taught him drawing. European visitors were impressed by his self-portraits and those of his father, and the Clives and Lord Valentia were presented with paintings by the Raja following their visits. The Clives’ Italian governess, Anna Tonelli, also painted a portrait of the Raja during the visit.
Antique miniature of Thanjavur maratha King Serfoji II found in Bangalore, Karnataka.
Most of my friends had gone abroad for PG and after completing PG, to get settled there. When I asked few, they told “there is no any scope for me here in India nor my talent will get recognised here nor I will get flourished here for my ability or capability”. Today most of them are coming back to India leaving all their commitments there and are refusing to go back.
Even I got an opportunity to go abroad for my studies but I denied the chance thinking of my future, as its all waste for me and I have to come back to India, even though after completing studies or after working for a short period of time in abroad. I didn’t had any short term or long term goal of getting settled in abroad nor I was craze for studying there as how most of them today are. There are also some who wanna leave India or wanna study in abroad just for showing prestige among their relatives/cousins or for showing sophistication or for page3 lifestyle, Western culture/westernisation etc. Before going to abroad for studies, each and every student should think maturely of whether it is necessary for them or not and how mean and useful it would be for them. We have very good education system and colleges in our country with vast of opportunities in learning.
Aww!!! thank you so much for this compliment Akka (Tamil word for elder sister). So sweet of you.
All men are gentle because they are been raised by a women. At home by mother and at school by teachers who are mostly women.
Men do change because of the circumstances or because of the people with whom they are with in their surroundings and their attitude changes because of worst experience that might been faced or caused by someone. There is a saying, people treat others based on how they were been treated. Their mother’s or Teacher’s teachings or given sanskar (hindi word) is always with them and is strongly inbuilt in their roots, but when in public- they do show it based on people’s ATTITUDE or BACKGROUND and it is dependent on it. Sometimes being sanskari or gentle with someone who doesn’t even knows anything about it would give no any good result or mean for being gentle with them. Sometimes we have to react with them in their way of manner or attitude in which they understand.
Earning a good name is not so easy. But destroying a good name is very easy, just by spreading rumors or gossip, the work is done. There is a very famous saying, ‘People will always spread rumours about you; People will always cause drama involving you; But the only thing you can do is raise above them and smile’. Haters and jobless people are those who spread rumours and gossip; fools are those who get carried away or believe the false without cross checking or verifying it.
There are some self proclaimed Sardar families in Pune who only have a job of attending marriages wearing royal attire. Some also attend marriages without even being invited, some also claim that they are the actual descendents of good reputed sardar family, some also use prominent surnames without even knowing the history of it or may not be associated with the actual Palace or lineage; their only job is to gossip or spread rumours about someone, especially of those who do good for the sake of history or society. In real, such people don’t even have respect to Shivaray nor to the Raje Bhonsle royal families. They just use Shivaray’s name and show as if they have respect towards his descendents for their own benefits and to self proclaim.
(Note: I am writing this on what I have observed, you might been shocked after reading this, even I was – when I came across such observations)
It will not get proved after wearing royal attire- the one can be turned into actual heir or descendent of prominent or renowned family they claim to be as. Behavior and Attitude shows who are real and fake.
Instead of doing that, they should atleast spend some good quality time on researching and spreading authentic history about whose surname they portrait after their names.
Instead of earning names by short cut method or using renowned family surnames. They should earn it and make their own name in the society by using their self qualities, intellectual skills or doing good and social service.
This above message which I received is very special to me as it was not sent by the sender just for the sake of sending, she had appreciated me from her heart that too on the special occasion of Women’s day. She is a #Tamil women and it is to be noted that most of the Tamil girls or women belong to orthodox, reserved or conservative backgrounds. They don’t appreciate anyone so easily. Getting appreciation from them is truly a big honour. Mostly people in South India compliment others based on their human works, individual efforts or for inbuilt qualities that they had developed and gratitude, not for one’s royalty or wealth. Some may appreciate for one’s wealth or royalty, but it is been done for his/her own benefits or advantage from them.
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Translated in Marathi by Shri. Santosh Jadhav and Typed and helped by Shri. Ankur Kale. Special Thanks to Hemant Zunjarrao.
The Secret tunnel at Thanjavur Sadar Mahal Palace is from the period of Marathas. It was constructed by King Serfoji II. It is a 6 kms long tunnel which ends at Punnainallur Mariamman Temple. The underground passage is told to be so big that horses can be fitted in. The passage were not too narrow. King Serfoji II’s Shikar Mahal on those days was told to be somewhere in or around the secret tunnel. The passage passes through the Maratha Darbar hall. The inside view of the passage can be seen from maratha Darbar hall. Now the tunnel is not in use.
Secret passage running northward under Maratha Darbar hall. ЁЯСЗ
It is very sad to know about this. I didn’t even knew anything about it before seeing this meme.
I was thinking- after completing engineering, candidates are shining in their profession and life. But it is not same with all.
In my third book, I have written a story on my observation and how to overcome it- if a job seeker is stressed, worried or depressed for finding or getting a job.
No job or work is small. ‘You work, you earn, you are independent and you pay your own bills’, what is the biggest achievement than that to an individual. Blessed are those who are satisfied with what they have and manage their life with what they earn. Degree or mark sheets are just a piece of paper; the skills what you have will lift you up in life. Develop your skills, find out your interests; if you are gifted with some talent, try to develop or improve that and start your career in that, if you feel it may benefit and satisfy you. Sometimes seeing standard, prestige or status in real life or profession doesn’t works, you have to accept the reality or present situation and get adapted according to it. Everything is temporary in this world, even worst days.
I.A.S officers or Government higher officials will never be respected nor bothered once after their retirement. They will be respected based on how they treated or behaved with others when they had powers or while serving. The same is also applicable for Ministers or politicians. You will be respected based on your qualities, moral values and how you treat others.
The assumption of having a thought or what society teaches us that ‘you will be respected and bothered when you are in higher position in career/profession or when you are earning in lakhs or should be wealthier etc’. Many People will definitely come to you or surround when you are in higher position or wealthier, but no one will stay with you when your higher position or wealth disappears.
In corporate or reality, People do come to you for their advantage, once their advantage from you gets over, they have nothing to do with you . Fake people love your money and luxurious lifestyle, Real and true people are those who will stand by you and for you, when you have nothing or in your worst days. Identify such people and allow them closer to you.
Courtesy: RVCJ
It is YOU who should carry yourself forward. Experts can only guide you, they can’t give you a readymade job or work. You have to follow what is required to acquire your desired job.
I would suggest NGOs and Foundations across India to help Job seekers to choose their right path or to help them to get skills they lack in. Because of stress and anxiety of not getting a job, they get health issues and because of burden or financial pressure/anxiety, some also choose wrong path or way.
Regards,
PRATAP SINH.
2nd Post
Wowwwwooaawaa… I came through this group while doing some research for my previous article. This is really disturbing.
They were not only discriminating on tinder, but also on fb groups for employment as well.
Because of unemployment, people’s life become miserable. Certain head hunters are even involving casteism in employment. If they might been broad minded, they might had given or may created equal opportunities without seeing anyone’s caste or religion.
Even those non-brahmins who had cleared UPSC or Army SSB may not clear those interviews that are posted on such casteist fb groups or portals. There is only one eligiblity criteria to clear those interviews; YOU SHOULD BE A BRAHMIN, THAT’S ENOUGH . Talent or intelligence is not required, your caste is only required. Your capability, ability or strength is not seen or bothered. Those brahmins who are jobless, can apply to the jobs that are posted on these groups. You will definitely get selected. Best wishes ЁЯСН.
We have to feel proud of ourselves that we are still in such society or surroundings where mentally of certain so called people or caste has not yet changed.
Note: I am against religious discrimination and inequality. Discrimination has the same meaning and action in all languages or places. We are in 21st century where men and women are equal. Women are seeking equal opportunities as compared to men and are shining in all fields. In such time period, if we come across such descriptions, like only one particular set of people or community are allowed- that too on social media platform like Facebook, then what Mark Zuckerberg will think?,I hope he will not stand with any poster or placard like Twitter Ceo.
Watch my interview with famous YouTuber Praveen Mohan ji on his YouTube channel. I am speaking about Thanjavur, Brihadeshwara temple, classical artists and Maratha history and kings.
The then CM of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar ji landed to Thanjavur, Tamilnadu.My mother (left) and Sumithra Kaki raje (right) accompanying Prathiba Pawar (seen behind), wife of Sharad Pawar at Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji’s Saraswati Mahal Library (TMSSML). Sharad Pawar ji is seen behind Prathiba Pawar ji.
Today H.H Prince Shivaji Rajah Bhosle (my kaka raje), senior most member of Thanjavur Maratha royal family and the 5th descendent of King Serfoji II, called on former CM of Maharashtra, Sharad Pawar ji.
Prince Shivaji Raje is the life member in the board of Thanjavur Maharajah Serfoji’s Sarasvati Mahal Library (TMSSML) and one of the managing trustee of Maharajah Serfoji 2 memorial hall museum, Sadar Mahal Palace,Thanjavur- 613009.
Even if there were a sword in the hands of everyone, it is will power that establishes a Government.
-Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj-.
Jagadishwar Temple on Raigad fort.
Two years back, a Non Maratha classical dancer from Pune, asked me a question – WHY you all Marathas are in politics and are dominant in Maharashtra politics?
Pune University.
(WHY ,WHY , WHY ???? is the pattern of asking questions for certain community/casteist or intelligent people in our society. If we say, we want to eat because we are hungry, they will raise question asking WHY we want to eat and why we are hungry ?ЁЯдг. Certain people without any logic ask or raise questions just to show or prove that their community or caste is superior than others.)
The answer what I gave was ‘We have will power to establish our government’. And most important, we treat everyone equally whatever may our position in political background or profession is.
Two days back, a mawla sent me the above quote of Shivaji Maharaj and I realised that, answers for odd questions – comes spontaneously on keen observations.
“People target those who are young. They try to manipulate or drain them. Experience and guidance is needed to handle and tackle such kind of so called ‘intelligent’ devil minded people”.
Having intelligence or smartness is not enough, you should be brave, bold and have guts to show that towards the people of your same category and age, not towards those who are in their tender age or emotionally weak. You should not be coward or buffoon to show your strength or cruelty against those who are younger to you or powerless/innocent.
Be Bold, Not Coward.
“Freedom is a boon, which everyone has the right to receive”- Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharajah.
Jai Hind! Jai Shivaray! Jai Maratha! Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj ki Jai.
Jai Bhavani, Jai Shivaji.
#Shivjayanti2020 #Throwbackpic
Shared this post and my view three years back ЁЯСЗ
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I want to clarify one thing for sharing this post. I am not against any caste or religion, I am against discrimination. We all are one and we are Indians. If there are still racists/casteists in our surroundings showing racism/casteism in the name of caste, religion, skin color or discriminating based on one’s wealth, lifestyle etc; then they are non Indians, they are those elements who are dominating, humiliating, degrading, Insulting our Indians and our constitution, by not obeying the law that is framed for its citizen’s self respect and dignity. We are in 21st Century where untouchability and caste system are not encouraged by educated majorities.
Wishing Chatrapathi Udayan Kaka raje a happy birthday.Showing Chhatrapati Udayan kaka raje his photographs that were published in my book ‘Contributions Of Thanjavur Maratha Kings- 2nd Edition‘. He was so surprised and delighted after seeing his pictures. That was an unforgettable moment in my life ЁЯдйЁЯШГЁЯШАЁЯЩП.Photo courtesy: Kunal Khole.
Will you able to live without using your smart phone, talking or having eye contact with any individual for 10 days?. You might be thinking about what I am saying.
There are very less people in our society or well sophisticated circle who can achieve 10 days without talking or having eye contact with others, using electronic gadgets., especially their smart phone, partying, eating non veg and keep on meditating from 4 a.m to 9 p.m. I am one among them who had achieved.
From my batch in Vip─Бssana meditation course, many students ran away before completing 10 days because they were finding it too difficult and hard. I thought, i would also be one among them, but I challenged, as i have the habit of challenging the difficult tasks and give my best to overcome or achieve it. For the first three days, it was too hard and difficult for me. But after three days, i tried to overcome the discomfortness i felt and i succeed completing 10 days. I discovered one thing in me, at that time- I had Patience ЁЯШГ, The most important and essential quality that one should have in his or her life. On that fine day I too realised that one of my strength is within. i.e I can get adapted to any kind of circumstances, adjust and stay at a place after getting use to it. In our society, mostly people from well sophisticated backgrounds, run away from the places where they are not able to get adapted or change the place which is not expected according to their needs or comfort. We can’t expect everything to be the same once we are out of our home, sometimes we have to change ourselves or get adapted to the place or environment where we are in. Being stubborn will never help us to survive nor helps us to grow.
Meditation and Yoga is not new to me. I use to practice it from my childhood,but not regularly or daily.
After a very long gap- I practiced Vip─Бssana meditation, it is somewhat similar to other meditation techniques. It is based on Buddhist idealism.
Dhamma Thali, Jaipur. Mobile photography. ┬й Image copyrights reserved.Ancient Buddha statue (12-14th Century CE) from Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu. Now kept in Maratha Durbar Hall, Thanjavur.
Vip─Бssana meditation is one of the India’s most ancient meditation technique,rediscovered by Gautama Buddha more than 2500 years ago.
Vip─Бssana is one of India’s most ancient techniques of meditation. 2500 years ago it was re-discovered by the Gautama Buddha and taught by him as a universal remedy for universal ills. At first the technique flourished in India but gradually it became corrupted,lost its efficacy and disappeared from the land of its origin. Fortunately the neighbouring country of Burma preserved the original form of Vip─Бssana through the millennia. Since 1969 it has been re-introduced into India, where it is now striking deep roots.
Vip─Бssana is a P─Бli word meaning insight, seeing things as they really are. It is not a blind faith or philosophy, and has nothing to do with sectarian religion. Instead Vip─Бssana is a practical method that can be applied by anyone of average intelligence. Its goal is to purify the mind, to eliminate the tensions and negativities that make us miserable.
Dhamma Thali, Mobile photography. ┬йImage copyrights reserved.
Vip─Бssana mediation is taught by Shri Sathya Narayan Goenka and his assistant teachers. 10 days course are held regularly in different parts of India and abroad. People come to camps/centres from every caste, community and background. For ten days they live together in harmony, intent on acquiring this ancient spiritual treasure of India.
Dhamma Thali, Jaipur. Mobile photography. ┬йImage copyrights reserved.
When it comes to Vip─Бssana meditation, the article or write-up is incomplete without mentioning or saying about Sri Sathyanarayan Goenka (S.N Goenka), the man who taught this technique and reintroduced to India.
S.N Goenka was born in Mandalay, Myanmar in 1924. Although he topped the list of all successful candidates in the whole of Myanmar in the tenth class he could not continue his studies further because of financial constraints of his family. At a very early age he set up many commercial and industrial institutions and earned fabulous wealth. He also established many Social and cultural centres. Because of tension he became a victim of migraine, which could not be cured by doctors of Myanmar and of other countries in the world. Then some one suggested him to take a course of Vip─Бssana. Vip─Бssana has done well not only to him but it has also been benefiting many others.
He learned Vip─Бssana from Sayagyi U Ba Khin in 1955. Sitting at the feet of his teacher he practiced it for fourteen years. He also studied the words do the Buddha during this period. He came to India in 1969 and conducted the first Vip─Бssana course in Mumbai. After that a series of courses were held. In 1976 the first residential course of Vip─Бssana was held in Igatpuri and the first centre of Vip─Бssana was established here. Up till now 200 plus centres has been established all over the world. There are thousands of trained teachers teach Vip─Бssana in all languages that exist in the world. All courses are free of charge. The expenses on food and accommodation etc are met by the self willed Dana (donation) given by those who benefited from the course. Seeing its benevolent nature Vip─Бssana courses is held not only for the inmates of jails and school children in the world but also for police personnels, judges, government officers etc.
Dhamma Thali, Jaipur campus. Mobile photography.┬й image copyrights reserved.
To enrol for Vip─Бssana meditation- 10 days course, you have to apply online on their website, they have centers at many States in India and also in abroad. Igatpuri center is told to be the largest one.
Dhamma Thali Jaipur campus. In the campus- Peacocks, monkies, different kind of birds can be spotted.
During the 10 days course the student should follow the below instructions strictly:
Noble Silence
All students must observe Noble Silence from the beginning of the course until the morning of the last full day. Noble Silence means silence of body, speech, and mind. Any form of communication with fellow student, whether by gestures, sign language, written notes, etc., is prohibited.
Students may, however, speak with the teacher whenever necessary and they may approach the management with any problems related to food, accommodation, health, etc. But even these contacts should be kept to a minimum. Students should cultivate the feeling that they are working in isolation.
Separation of Men and Women
Complete segregation of men and women is to be maintained. Couples, married or otherwise, should not contact each other in any way during the course. The same applies to friends, members of the same family, etc.
Physical Contact
It is important that throughout the course there be no physical contact whatsoever between persons of the same or opposite sex.
Yoga and Physical Exercise
Although physical yoga and other exercises are compatible with Vipassana, they should be suspended during the course because proper secluded facilities are not available at the course site. Jogging is also not permitted. Students may exercise during rest periods by walking in the designated areas.
Religious Objects, Rosaries, Crystals, Talismans, etc.
No such items should be brought to the course site. If brought inadvertently they should be deposited with the management for the duration of the course.
Intoxicants and Drugs
No drugs, alcohol, or other intoxicants should be brought to the site; this also applies to tranquilizers, sleeping pills, and all other sedatives. Those taking medicines or drugs on a doctor’s prescription should notify the teacher.
Tobacco
For the health and comfort of all students, smoking, chewing tobacco, and taking snuff are not permitted at the course.
Food
It is not possible to satisfy the special food preferences and requirements of all the meditators. Students are therefore kindly requested to make do with the simple vegetarian meals provided. The course management endeavors to prepare a balanced, wholesome menu suitable for meditation. If any students have been prescribed a special diet because of ill-health, they should inform the management at the time of application. Fasting is not permitted.
Clothing
Dress should be simple, modest, and comfortable. Tight, transparent, revealing, or otherwise striking clothing (such as shorts, short skirts, tights and leggings, sleeveless or skimpy tops) should not be worn.
Outside Contacts
Students must remain within the course boundaries throughout the course. They may leave only with the specific consent of the teacher. No outside communications is allowed before the course ends. This includes letters, phone calls and visitors. Cell phones, pagers, and other electronic devices must be deposited with the management until the course ends. In case of an emergency, a friend or relative may contact the management.
Music, Reading and Writing
The playing of musical instruments, radios, etc. is not permitted. No reading or writing materials should be brought to the course. Students should not distract themselves by taking notes. The restriction on reading and writing is to emphasize the strictly practical nature of this meditation.
Recording Devices and Cameras
These may not be used except with the express permission of the teacher.
(courtesy for the instructions: Theirofficial website)
To gain something or to bring a change in ourselves, we have to compromise or adjust our lifestyle/ comfortness for a short period of time.
I would recommend everyone to attend 10 days Vip─Бssana meditation course for atleast once in their lifetime. I will assure and guarantee that changes will definitely happen and it will help to get rid of sufferings which distracts or disturbs the day to day life.
With my batchmates after the completion of 10 days Vip─Бssana meditation course at Dhamma Thali, JaipurЁЯСЗ
