Shivaji Jayanti: 5 Beautiful Quotes To Remember On His Birth Anniversary

It's Maratha ruler Chatrapati Shivaji's Jayanti today. His Birth Anniversary is celebrated as Shivaji Jayanti on February 19 every year. The day is marked by great pomp in Maharashtra. He was born in 1630. Shivaji, who was born into the Bhonsle Maratha clan was popularly called as Shivaji Bhonsle.

He was named as Shivaji after her mother Jijabai prayed to Lord Shiva for a son. The great Indian king was later given the title Chhatrapathi after he expanded his empire to Raigad.

On the occasion of Shivaji Jayanti, we bring you some of his motivational quotes....

"If a tree which is not a highly elevated living entity, can be so tolerant and merciful to give sweet mangoes even when hit by anyone; being a king, Should I not be more merciful and tolerant than the tree?"

"Of all the rights of women, the greatest is the mother"

"Never bend your head, always hold it high"

"Even if there were a sword in the hands of everyone, it is will power that establishes a government"

"Verily Islam and Hinduism are terms of contrast. They are used by the true divine painter for blending the colours and filling in the outlines. If it is a mosque, the call to prayer is chanted in remembrance of him. If it is a temple, the bells are rung in yearning for him alone"

On Shivaji Jayanti, we pray tribute to a great warrior.