Shivrajyabhishek - Prayojan , Prakriya Ani Parinaam
माणूस जन्माला येताना तीन ऋणे बरोबर घेऊन येतो असे भारतीय परंपरा सांगते. ही परंपरागत समजूत सर्वच मानवांना लागू होते असे म्हणायला काहीच हरकत नाही. इतकी ती सर्वव्यापक आहे. साहजिकच ती महाराष्ट्रातील लोकांनाही लागू होते. पण देवऋण, ऋषीऋण आणि पितृऋण यांच्याशिवाय महाराष्ट्रातील माणसे आणखी एक ऋण बरोबर घेऊन जन्माला येतात. ते ऋण म्हणजे अर्थातच छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांचे ऋण! छत्रपतींच्या या ऋणाची विस्ताराने चर्चा करता येईल. तथापि अगदी एकच महत्त्वाचा मुद्दा सांगायचा झाल्यास असे म्हणता येईल की महाराजांनी महाराष्ट्राला अस्मिता दिली.
‘अस्मिता’ या शब्दाच्या जवळ येणारा इंग्रजी शब्द ‘identity’ आणि दुसरा मराठी शब्द म्हणजे ‘ओळख’. मात्र ‘अस्मिता’ म्हणजे फक्त ओळख नव्हे; तर जिचा अभिमान वाटावा, जी घेऊन मिरवावेसे वाटते अशी ओळख.
महाराजांच्या राज्याभिषेकदिन साजरा करणे ही महाराष्ट्रातील लोक अत्यंत मनापासून करत आलेली कृती आहे. हा दिवस आनंदाचा असल्यामुळे तो तसाच उत्साह आणि उत्सवपूर्वक साजरा करायलाच हवा, पण तो केवळ एक ‘event’ एवढ्यापुरते त्याचे स्वरूप मर्यादित न ठेवता रामदासांनी म्हटल्याप्रमाणे शिवरायांच्या विविध गुणांचा व कृतींचा स्मरणदिन म्हणूनही त्याच्याकडे पाहिले पाहिजे. त्यांचे स्मरण हे सदैव स्फूर्तिदायक आणि मार्गदर्शक ठरेल यात शंका नाही.
According to Indian tradition, every human being is born bearing three sacred debts—the debt to the gods (Deva Rin), the debt to the sages (Rishi Rin), and the debt to one's ancestors (Pitru Rin). This timeless belief is universal in spirit and can be applied to all humanity. For the people of Maharashtra, however, there is a fourth debt that they inherit at birth—the debt owed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The significance of this debt can be explained in many ways, but perhaps its greatest expression lies in the fact that Shivaji Maharaj gave Maharashtra its identity and self-respect. The English word closest to the Marathi term Asmita is identity, but Asmita means much more than mere identification. It signifies an identity that inspires pride, dignity, and a deep sense of belonging—an identity one cherishes and proudly upholds.
The celebration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Coronation Day has long been a heartfelt tradition among the people of Maharashtra. As a joyous occasion, it should certainly be observed with enthusiasm and festivity. However, its significance should not be confined to being merely an annual event. As Samarth Ramdas emphasized, this day should also serve as an occasion to remember Shivaji Maharaj's noble qualities, visionary leadership, and exemplary deeds. Reflecting upon his life and legacy continues to inspire, guide, and strengthen future generations, making his ideals as relevant today as they were centuries ago.
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माणूस जन्माला येताना तीन ऋणे बरोबर घेऊन येतो असे भारतीय परंपरा सांगते. ही परंपरागत समजूत सर्वच मानवांना लागू होते असे म्हणायला काहीच हरकत नाही. इतकी ती सर्वव्यापक आहे. साहजिकच ती महाराष्ट्रातील लोकांनाही लागू होते. पण देवऋण, ऋषीऋण आणि पितृऋण यांच्याशिवाय महाराष्ट्रातील माणसे आणखी एक ऋण बरोबर घेऊन जन्माला येतात. ते ऋण म्हणजे अर्थातच छत्रपती शिवाजी महाराजांचे ऋण! छत्रपतींच्या या ऋणाची विस्ताराने चर्चा करता येईल. तथापि अगदी एकच महत्त्वाचा मुद्दा सांगायचा झाल्यास असे म्हणता येईल की महाराजांनी महाराष्ट्राला अस्मिता दिली.
‘अस्मिता’ या शब्दाच्या जवळ येणारा इंग्रजी शब्द ‘identity’ आणि दुसरा मराठी शब्द म्हणजे ‘ओळख’. मात्र ‘अस्मिता’ म्हणजे फक्त ओळख नव्हे; तर जिचा अभिमान वाटावा, जी घेऊन मिरवावेसे वाटते अशी ओळख.
महाराजांच्या राज्याभिषेकदिन साजरा करणे ही महाराष्ट्रातील लोक अत्यंत मनापासून करत आलेली कृती आहे. हा दिवस आनंदाचा असल्यामुळे तो तसाच उत्साह आणि उत्सवपूर्वक साजरा करायलाच हवा, पण तो केवळ एक ‘event’ एवढ्यापुरते त्याचे स्वरूप मर्यादित न ठेवता रामदासांनी म्हटल्याप्रमाणे शिवरायांच्या विविध गुणांचा व कृतींचा स्मरणदिन म्हणूनही त्याच्याकडे पाहिले पाहिजे. त्यांचे स्मरण हे सदैव स्फूर्तिदायक आणि मार्गदर्शक ठरेल यात शंका नाही.
According to Indian tradition, every human being is born bearing three sacred debts—the debt to the gods (Deva Rin), the debt to the sages (Rishi Rin), and the debt to one's ancestors (Pitru Rin). This timeless belief is universal in spirit and can be applied to all humanity. For the people of Maharashtra, however, there is a fourth debt that they inherit at birth—the debt owed to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
The significance of this debt can be explained in many ways, but perhaps its greatest expression lies in the fact that Shivaji Maharaj gave Maharashtra its identity and self-respect. The English word closest to the Marathi term Asmita is identity, but Asmita means much more than mere identification. It signifies an identity that inspires pride, dignity, and a deep sense of belonging—an identity one cherishes and proudly upholds.
The celebration of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's Coronation Day has long been a heartfelt tradition among the people of Maharashtra. As a joyous occasion, it should certainly be observed with enthusiasm and festivity. However, its significance should not be confined to being merely an annual event. As Samarth Ramdas emphasized, this day should also serve as an occasion to remember Shivaji Maharaj's noble qualities, visionary leadership, and exemplary deeds. Reflecting upon his life and legacy continues to inspire, guide, and strengthen future generations, making his ideals as relevant today as they were centuries ago.
Sakal Prakashan
Sadanand More
Marathi
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