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SAMARTHA RAMADAS |
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| The saint therefore
resolved within himself to teach the people the true-values of sanatana dharma and make
them live without fear of the enemy and at peace with themselves. At the conclusion of his travels Ramadasa returned to the hanks of the river Krishna in 1644. At Chapala, fifty miles from Satara, he set up an image of Rama and disciples gathered around him and -a math rapidly grew. It was at this time that young Shivaji met him on the advice of Sant Tukaram, at a place called Singanawadi. At once they took to each other and Shivaji became the saint’s worthy disciple. Ramadasa initiated Shivaji in religion in 1649. Their association developed fast and Shivaji saw the master very often. He caused a temple to be built at Chapala for Rama and endowed lands and properties for its upkeep. |
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