Rajmata Jijabai Punyatithi 2020: (Rajmata Jijabai) was not only the mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , but also his friend, guru, guide and inspiration. Jijabai’s entire life was full of courage, sacrifice and sacrifice. In the absence of her husband and father of Shivaji Maharaj, Shahaji Bhosle, she played the role of mother and father for her son. She taught Shivaji to operate weapons like arrows, swords and spears since childhood. She gave the best rites to Shivaji, awakened the patriotism in him and played an important role in making him Chhatrapati, making Shivaji Maharaj known as Chhatrapati and later became a heroic warrior and great ruler of the Maratha Empire. Rajmata Jijabai’s Goddess of courage, sacrifice and sacrifice is going to be celebrated today (17 June 2020) on the Rajmata Jijabai Death Anniversary.
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Jijabai was the daughter of the very courageous Samant Lakhuji Jadhav and mother Mahalsabai of the Yadav dynasty. According to the English calendar, she was born on 12 January 1598 in Sindkhed, Nizamshah state near Buldhana district of Maharashtra. Shahji Bhosle’s wife and mother of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj were also known as Jijai and Jijau. Jija Mata, who lived a life full of courage, sacrifice and sacrifice, faced all the difficulties and challenges. She never gave up under the adverse circumstances and kept moving forward with patience to achieve his goal.
Interesting facts related to Jijabai
- Jijabai was married at a very young age, her husband Shahji Bhosle was a military commander and courageous warrior in the court of Sultan Adilshah of Bijapur.
- Jijabai was the first wife of Shahji Bhosle. After marriage, Jijabai and Shahaji Bhosle had 8 children, including 6 daughters and 2 sons. She was an adventurous mother as well as an ideal mother.
- Jijabai gave good upbringing to his son Shivaji Maharaj and developed such qualities within him, due to which Shivaji Maharaj later became a valiant, great, courageous warrior, nationalist and skilled administrator.
- Rajmata Jijabai used to narrate stories of Hinduism epic Ramayana and Mahabharata to Shivaji Maharaj in childhood, due to which Shivaji developed qualities of valor, devotion, patience and dignity.
- It was Jijabai who taught Shivaji Maharaj the skills of swordsmanship, spear-driving, horse riding, self-defense, war-skills from childhood and made him a skilled warrior.
- Jijabai, who contributed significantly in making Shivaji Maharaj a heroic warrior and great ruler, also taught him to protect the motherland, cow, mankind and respect women.
- Jijabai not only played an important role in establishing the Maratha Empire, but also contributed to strengthen the foundation of the Maratha Empire.
- Jijabai dedicated her entire life to make Shivaji Maharaj Chhatrapati and establish the Maratha Empire. It is because of his sacrifice, sacrifice, valor and foresight that he is still remembered as a heroic mother and mother of the nation.
- Rajmata Jijabai died a few days after the coronation of Shivaji Maharaj on 17 June 1674. After his death, Shivaji expanded the Maratha Empire.
It is worth mentioning that even today, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is remembered as the heroic son of the heroic mother and the mother of the nation. The life of Jijabai, who made her son a great warrior, knight and chhatrapati, is nothing short of an inspiration for everyone. Rajmata Jijabai’s winning spirit of patriotism, bravery, courage, sacrifice and sacrifice is also to be praised.