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=Life - As I've seen it in my life.' I could have liberated myself from the clutches of my circumstances rather than helplessly waste my youth away. I hope that this story will help someone else learn from my mistakes and realize that they, too, have the inner strength to overcome anything. I hope people that read my story are inspired to persevere through all of life's ups and downs, and realize that they have the strength to do so.
I have a special request to all parents: raise your sons valiantly to be like Shivaji, one of the greatest warriors in Indian history, but also raise your daughters to be powerful and strong like Jansi ki Rani..
Translation by Dr. Uday Nanavati
