The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c14.s8.t1.6

c14.s8.t1.6

In this inspiring message of Śivāji’s the Rajput chief was introduced to the deliberate restoration of ancient ideals, to the *renaissance* of Hindu culture by which Śivāji’s personality was fired. It is as apostle and embodiment of *Hindwi Swarājya* (Hindu independence) and a *dharmarājya* (kingdom of *dharma*, i.e., law, duty, and justice as conceived in the *Nīti Śāstras*) that he wanted to hold forth.