New History of the Marathas v2.c24.s2.90
New History of the Marathas v2.c24.s2.90
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v2.c24.s2.90
The winning power of Shahu’s kind heart was in evidence throughout his life. Few notable figures in history approach Shahu’s personality in the rule of the heart. The motto he adopted for his seal is itself eloquent in this respect : “A small man like me is after all a part of the all-pervading Divine Power.”²⁰ It is the generous selfless policy of Shahu which enabled the Maratha power to expand so quickly.