: The novel won this prestigious national award and filled a significant void in Marathi literature by providing an accessible, deeply written account of Shivaji’s life.
The novel humanizes a legend. It explores his strategies, his relationships with his mother Jijabai and his soldiers, and his vision for 'Hindavi Swarajya' (Self-rule).
"Shriman Yogi" is a historical/biographical novel by Ranjeet Desai (Marathi) about the life of the Maratha king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is widely read in Maharashtra and has translations into other Indian languages. The user intent implied by the query is to find a downloadable PDF copy.
: Other academic PDF articles explore how the novel's language reflects historical ideology and cultural identity in Maharashtra.
: A central theme is the establishment of Hindavi Swarajya (self-rule), emphasizing justice, autonomy, and the protection of cultural identity against the aggressive expansion of the Mughal Empire.
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