Oath in the temple of Rayareshwar

Oath in the temple of Rayareshwar

The temple of Rayeshwar in the south-west of Pune was a great picturesque place. There, in 1645, some Mavalas from Shivrai and the surrounding valleys gathered there for consultation. In that forest, hidden in the bushes in the temple of Raeeswar, Shivaraya was alone with those Mavlas. What was he asking from Shri Shankar? Shivrai was still very young in age, but his heart was full of enthusiasm. He had laid a big pier. He said solemnly to all the people gathered in that temple,

Friends, can I tell you something about my mind today. Our father Shahji Raje is the Sardar of Bijapur. He has given us the right of Jahangiri here. How is everything going well? But guys, I am not happy with this at all. Should we be satisfied with the dynasty of the Sultans? Should we drink someone else's cup of water? There are many foreign regimes around us. Similar wars are going on between them. Our soldiers are martyred in this war. The family members start searching for the land. Your door is dusty. And even after all this, what about our ranks? How long shall we bear this slavery? How long would you spend for someone else? Tell me, do you want to let it run for the greed of the land? Shivrai was speaking with enthusiasm. His face was red with anger. He stopped talking.

The young man started looking at his friends. The young Mavle who gathered in the heart of Raieshwar became enthralled by the words of Shiv Rai. He got a new vision. One of them said, "Balraje Bolo, Bolo. Tell us your feelings. We are ready to do whatever is asked of us on one leg." Looking at each other happily they said, "Friends, our way has been decided." We all will try for our goal, we will all be ready to sacrifice our lives. Our goal is to establish an independent state for myself and mine. 'Hindvi Swarajya'. The slavery of foreigners is no more. Arise, we will take a pledge to become a witness to this Lord. Now we will give our all for the establishment of self-government. The whole temple trembled at Shivrai's words.

``Shri thinks that this state should be in the form of Hindu Swarajya. Let us fulfill Shri's wishes." Shivarai finally spoke with determination.

Shivrai and Mavlo cut off their finger and anointed Rayareshwar with blood. The temple was filled with the echo of Har Har Mahadev.

Soon after coming to Pune, he went to Matoshree in Lal Mahal. He told Jijabai about the incident. That mother was feeling blessed. He began to hope that Balraje would fulfill the promise made. Shivrai started his new industry. They took the mavalas and started using swords. They ran horses, went round the mountains, avoided ghats, churvaats, thus their daily routine began. Shivrai won the hearts of the Mavalas. The young Mavle became crazy about Shivrai. They began to believe that they should live for Shivaraya and die for Shivaraya. Now Shivarai's actions came to his head, like the tide of the sea. Shivrai saw all the forts and forts around Pune with his own words. They got detailed information about tunnels, tunnels, dungeons, ammunition, killers and enemy army station. ,