Who was the Maratha saint who preached the philosophy of action to Shivaji and advised Shivaji’s son Sambhaji to organize the Marathas and propagate the Maharashtra Dharma?
Samarth Ramdas was the Maratha saint who served as the spiritual guide and advisor to Shivaji. He preached the philosophy of action (Karma Yoga) and Maharashtra Dharma—a unifying socio-religious identity. He later advised Sambhaji to maintain unity and uphold the spiritual and political ideals established by his father. Answer is (A) Samarth Ramdas
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The revered saint was Samarth Ramdas. He was Shivaji’s spiritual preceptor (guru), although his direct political influence is debated. He preached a philosophy centred on the Hindu faith, political unity and action (Karma Yoga) through the concept of Maharashtra Dharma. His teachings emphasized the need for a cohesive Maratha identity to achieve Swaraj. His influence continued with Sambhaji, whom he advised to effectively lead the Marathas and uphold the principles of righteous governance.