Unlike many historical accounts, Shriman Yogi highlights Shivaji’s respect for women, his abolition of certain taxes on peasants, and his fair treatment of Muslim allies. Ranjit Desai uses fiction to fill historical gaps, creating a nuanced leader.
Long answer: Several attempts have been made to translate Shriman Yogi into English, but none have been commercially published with full rights. The copyright of Shriman Yogi is held by Ranjit Desai’s estate and the original Marathi publisher (Popular Prakashan). While the Marathi edition is widely available in print and as an e-book, the English translation remains unofficial. Shriman Yogi In English Pdf
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