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    Home / News / India News / NCP demands 'unconditional apology' from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Here's why
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    NCP demands 'unconditional apology' from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Here's why
    NCP leader accuses Sadhguru of spreading false information on Chhatrapati Shivaji

    NCP demands 'unconditional apology' from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev: Here's why

    By Snehadri Sarkar
    May 07, 2023
    07:11 pm

    What's the story

    The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has called for an "unconditional apology" from Isha Foundation chief Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.

    It accused him of making "insulting" and "false" claims in a video that Saint Ramdas was the guru of Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

    In the video, reportedly posted on his YouTube channel, Sadhguru allegedly claimed that it was Ramdas who gave Shivaji his saffron flag.

    Context

    Why does this story matter?

    Maharashtra has witnessed numerous controversies surrounding Saint Ramdas and Chhatrapati Shivaji over the past years, with the right wing leaders claiming the former was the guru of the Maratha ruler.

    However, numerous Maratha organizations have dismissed those claims and pointed out that there was no historical proof that Chhatrapati Shivaji had a Brahmin guru.

    Details

    NCP's Jitendra Awhad flags concern over Sadhguru's remarks

    While expressing concerns regarding Sadhguru's remarks on Shivaji, NCP leader Jitendra Awhad said, "Jaggi Vasudev has circulated a false story and animation about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. As per the story, Ramdas was Shivaji's guru."

    "Seeing Ramdas begging for alms, Shivaji had offered his kingdom and himself at Ramdasa's feet," news outlet India Today quoted Awhad as saying about Sadhguru's video.

    More details

    Here's what Awhad said further

    "On the order of Ramdas, Shivaji left the kingdom and began to beg for alms with a bowl in his hand," the NCP leader further said.

    "Later, Ramdasa gave his saffron robe to Shivaji and asked him to use it as the flag of the state and to rule the state, keeping in mind that it was not Shivaji's," he added.

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    Origin of Chhatrapati Shivaji controversy involving Sadhguru

    The entire controversy involving Sadhguru originated while he was recounting a story regarding Shivaji Maharaj, the video of which is making the rounds on social media.

    He claimed the Maratha emperor acquired great admiration and respect for his bravery and administration.

    However, he added that only a few people knew about the legendary ruler's administrative details and how he evolved as an administrator.

    Further information

    Here's what Sadhguru said about Ramdas, Chhatrapati Shivaji

    "He (Shivaji) had a guru, whose name was Ramdas. One day, Shivaji was standing in the balcony of his palace. He saw his guru going house to house begging," Sadhguru reportedly said in the video while narrating a story.

    "Then he thought, what is my guru doing begging on the streets? I am a king; my guru cannot be begging on the streets."

    Further details

    Ramdas gave Shivaji orange cloth: Sadhguru

    Sadhguru alleged Shivaji placed "his kingdom" at Ramadas's feet, and they both went begging.

    "Ramdas gave him the orange cloth...asked him to use it as a banner. But just know that this isn't your kingdom."

    "If you know this doesn't belong to you, you will own it...you will do the best you can for people. So Shivaji always used orange cloth as his banner."

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    Watch Sadhguru's controversial video on Shivaji Maharaj

    Why Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Still Lives in People's Hearts. Sadhguru.#Sadhguru #SaveSoil #yoga #life #spirtual #divine #Joy#success #happiness #happy#humanity #lifestyle #motivationhttps://t.co/AnET0WjtJ1 pic.twitter.com/XM3L3UmNsO

    — Yogacharya Jagdish (@YogacharyaJPd) May 2, 2023
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