Students learn Shivaji’s engineering acumen at Rajmudra Festival

NAGPUR: While the greatness of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj is often celebrated through processions, Ramdeobaba College of Engineering and Management organized Rajmudra Festival for the third year in a row to discuss his intelligence, skills and innovation to give budding engineers some lessons to learn. The event was held at the college campus on Wednesday and was attended by enthusiastic youngsters, hoping to become better versions of themselves.
Motivational speaker Sumant Tekade conducted a seminar on ‘Modern engineering aspects and administrative management — In Shivajian way’ and unveiled different shades of the brave king’s personality which should be adapted to walk on the path of progress. Atul Guru, an expert on Shivaji’s forts and a member of Durga Pratishthan, was present.

“Shivaji was a go-getter and firmly believed in high result-oriented thinking. He knew how to get the job done in the best manner with limited available resources and give maximum outcome. He was never reluctant to experiment and tried new techniques till he achieved excellence,” said Tekade.

According to him, if young engineers infuse this quality then they can work wonders for the society by using their knowledge to uproot and resolve various issues.

“Considered to be the father of Indian Navy, Shivaji demonstrated great skills in creating his military organization. He realized the importance of having a secure coastline and built a strong naval presence across the coast of Konkan and Goa to protect sea trade,” said Tekade.

The speaker revealed how Shivaji hired a Portuguese naval officer to train the Marathas to get an insight into their technologies in ship building. But when they refused to offer help, he did not fall back and polished the art on his own to such an extent that even the Britishers said that they need to learn from Shivaji’s methods.

With engaging tactics and amusing ways, Tekade grabbed attention of students as they seemed inspired to sharpen their professional expertise.

Shivaji pledged to eradicate all foreign rules and establish Hind Swaraj when he was merely 14 years old. Keeping in mind his long-term goal, he worked for it with a strong and persistent desire. Tekade said, “Each one of you must have your ultimate destination in your head and passionately strive hard to achieve it.”