A tribute to Shivaji Maharaj - Visionary, Fierce, Incomparable, Enlightened.

Leadership lessons from the greatest Indian warrior King of the last 1000 years.

A tribute to Shivaji Maharaj - Visionary, Fierce, Incomparable, Enlightened.


Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was a man par excellence, both as a warrior king and a noble leader.

His genius in warfare, administration and nation building carved him a unique irreplaceable place in history.

Here is what we can learn from him.

⚔️ Tolerance

“If a tree, which is not a highly elevated being, can be so tolerant and merciful,

Being a king, should I not be more merciful and tolerant than the tree?”

He stresses on the importance of a ruler demonstrating tolerance and responsibility towards his subjects.

⚔️ Strategic Networking

Shivaji made ties with anyone who could be useful, and then cut ties when they were not.

Usefulness was more important than tags of friend and enemy, or religious affiliation.

Pragmatic approach to building relationships is a must to be effective.

⚔️ Military Genius

"Attack him where he is unprepared, appear where you are not expected"

They called him 'Mountain Rat'

His awareness in geography, guerrilla tactics like raiding-ambushing his enemies were unparalleled.

Spontaneous out of the box thinking is an asset.

⚔️ Intrinsic Courage

Courage is in the heart of people and not in weapons.

“Even if there were a sword in the hands of everyone, it is courage that establishes a government.”

A leader needs to cultivate will power and courage that can lead him forward to victory.

⚔️ Religious Acceptance

Shivaji cherished the highest wisdom of the oneness of religions.

He advocated religious tolerance.

His Maratha army had a lot of Muslim soldiers & mosques on par with temples.

He only hated the Mughal rule and never disliked or disrespected Islam.

⚔️ The spirit of freedom

“Freedom is a gift, that all have the right to receive"

Shivaji enjoyed freedom in spirit and practice.

He could never tolerate oppression.

His life was a mission to give freedom to anyone and everyone through his warfare and administration.

⚔️ Lead by example

Shivaji not only spoke great values; he also lived by it.

He was the truest advocate of will-power and bravery that became the very symbols of this great warrior.

⚔️ Noble Purpose

Swaraj’ - A singular seed of independence, he planted in the minds of his people.

As a leader, it is important that you have a noble purpose that unites your team together.

It could be to create value for your customers or impactful life saving research.

⚔️ Mentor Next Line Of Leaders

Despite being a king, and expected to groom  his son as his heir,

He introduced a council of advisors to take charge and expand the kingdom.

It is important to have a next in command one could rely on to take over the business.

Be a mentor.

⚔️ Leave a legacy

The idea of Swaraj, ethical practice, moral living and a fierce sense of purpose have created a legend.

Lead your team on the foundations of social responsibility and larger good.

It will help build more than just a business.



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