Zafarnama (Marathi) - by Veteran Wing Commander Vijay Chattur
Zafarnama (Marathi) - by Veteran Wing Commander Vijay Chattur
This English book description is for a Marathi translation of the Zafarnama by Veteran Wing Commander Vijay Chattur, an iconic epistle originally penned in Persian by Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru. Written in 1705 to the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb, the Zafarnama, meaning "Epistle of Victory," is a powerful and courageous work that has resonated for centuries.
This Marathi translation makes the Guru's timeless message of justice, truth, and faith accessible to a new generation of readers. The text details the betrayal faced by Guru Gobind Singh at the Battle of Chamkaur, where his forces were attacked despite promises of safe passage. With unflinching clarity, the Guru condemns the emperor's deceit while asserting his own moral and spiritual victory.
More than a historical document, the Zafarnama is a profound philosophical treatise on leadership, righteousness, and the ultimate power of divine justice. This translation brings a pivotal piece of Sikh history and literature to the Marathi-speaking community, offering an inspiring account of one man's unwavering conviction in the face of overwhelming tyranny.