Atmasiddhi Shastra: Six Spiritual Truths of the Soul (Concise & Complete Commentary)

I have been trying to go to dharampur, but haven’t gotten an opportunity to go yet. I came across the book long back and being a jain, I wanted to get in depth of this book.It’s so interesting and practical, I gifted 2 of my cousins the same book. If you are looking to get in spiritual depths, this is totally recommended👍🏻

This book delivers everything that it promises and more. The style of writing is simple yet elegant. Even a layman who knows little to nothing about spirituality can understand it very easily and apply it in his life. The message in this book is universally beneficial, regardless of your religion, race, status, nationality, gender, caste, etc.A must-read for anybody who wishes to gain clarity about the true meaning of spirituality and live a happier, more peaceful life!

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Where spirituality seems like a topic that we'd better leave untouched, this book shows us how we can use these same spiritual principles in a practical manner in our day to day life.Along with that it also deals with complex topics such as existence of God, meaning of Karma, etc in a simple and logical manner that will clearly be understood by the modern-thinking youth.How complex matters have been dealt with such ease, making it so interesting to read, is truly commendable!

Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji has made spirituality so meaningful and practical for today's world with this book. The deepest Truths, the six fundamentals of the Soul are explained here in an absorbing way, making it easy to understand and imbibe.This book is truly a concise and complete journey to one's true happiness. I have utmost respect and gratitude towards Atmasiddhi Shastra. It is so appealing that I'm sure many people across the globe will benefit from it. An absolute must-read!

Book ReviewDilip V. ShahPhiladelphiaATMASIDDHI SHASTRASix Spiritual Truths of the SoulConcise & Complete Commentary on Shrimad Rajchandraji’s signature creation by Gurudevshri RakeshjiPublished by Harper Collins. Available on Amazon $20.00To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Shrimadji’s magnum opus – Atmasiddhi Shastra, the Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur (SRMD) has presented this elegantly produced spiritual guide for the English speaking world by his ardent follower Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji.The Atmasiddhi Shastra is in fact a version of the letter Shrimadji wrote to one of his followers - Lalluji Muni. Battling a long illness, Lalluji feared he was nearing the end of life without grasping the essence of religion needed for his salvation. He wrote letters pleading Shrimadji to enlighten him with that kind of benevolent knowledge. As an act of benevolent compassion, Shrimadji wrote him a letter explaining six characteristics of the soul -understanding of which is the key to salvation with advice to commit it to memory and daily recital. A copy of the letter reached Saubhagbhai, an elderly associate of Shrimadji who found it extremely beneficial but too arduous to memorize. He suggested to Shrimadji that it will be easier to remember if it were poetry. Again Shrimadji acquiesced and in just one sitting penned the most beautiful 142 stanzas under the title Atmasiddhi that has been known to the world as Atmasiddhi Shastra. It is a work of beauty in poetry that rhymes. The discourse proceeds in a logical manner without using complicated words. There are several versions of it on YouTube in melodious and haunting tune that pulls in the listener and awaken him.Shrimadji had developed a wide and all-encompassing view of the six main philosophies of Indian tradition:1. Chārvāk,2. Jainism,3. Buddhism,4. Nyāy-Vaishesik,5. Sānkhya- yog6. Purva Mimānsā- Uttar MimānsāThe six fundamentals are the very basis on which each Philosophy builds its opinion. The genius of Atmasiddhi is in integrating and weaving them in expounding the six fundamentals. It logically arrives at the supreme truth by examining all perspectives. Shrimadji accomplishes that without mentioning any philosophy by name, denigrating, or endorsing anyone. In fact, the entire text does not name any religion by name. The focus is on self-realization and self-realization alone.The central theme of the Atmasiddhi – the six steps – has appeared in much earlier Jain writing by the sages like Acharyashri Siddhasen Divakar in Sanmati Prakaran during fourth-fifth century, the seventeenth century Mahopdhyay Yashovijayji in Adhyatma Sār, Kundkundacharya -Digambar intellectual giant of the first century, and Siddhant Chakravarty Nemichandra of the 10th century. The same six points were also the theme of the doubts harbored by Gandhars as they first approached Lord Mahavir 2600 years ago as famously documented in Gandharvād. Shrimadji also used Bhagwan Mahavir’s question-and-answer mode of teaching to instill divine knowledge. Stanza 134 reaffirms “all the enlightened ones of the past, present and future have attained, do attain and will attain liberation in the same way, there is no difference in the path” indicatingScience of the soul is sort of like the laws of nature. They are eternal.In the early part of 2021, Gurudev Rakeshji gave discourses on Atmasiddhi at Dharampur in English under the title of Rajgita. This undertaking by Gurudev for the benefit of the younger generation who were just beginning the study of Atmasiddhi was a monumental event. The discourses lasted for nine months covering 125 hours. Due to numerous requests, this book was prepared as a capsule version of those lectures to coincide with the worldwide celebration of the 125th year of the birth of the epic poem scheduled for November of 2021.The book is divided into 12 chapters. After the introductory chapter, the next two chapters describe attributes of a religious bigot – a Matārthi – who is incapable of leaving behind his opinions to learn something new for the benefit of his soul and attributes of -a true seeker – an Ātmārthi seeking self-realization. The fourth chapter is devoted to naming the six fundamentals: Soul exists, Soul is eternal; Soul is the doer of Karma; Soul is the receiver of the fruits of karma; there is liberation, and there is a path to liberation. The six fundamentals are presented in the questions and answers format and occupy the next six chapters, followed by a chapter where the disciple, having been enlightened expresses his gratitude to the guru and the all-important conclusion is the last chapter. Here the author recaps the pitfalls for the seekers and also enumerates seven cardinal virtues of the seeker. At the end of every stanza, there is cute little a QR code that takes the readers to Gurudev’s Rajgita lecture of that particular stanza. Neat!Since the book is aimed at the English-speaking world, Gurudev has presented each stanza as a separate chapter, painstakingly providing the meaning of every word of the original Gujarati stanzas even if the word appears again and again. Following the meanings of the word is a very helpful pronunciation guide and of course, the meaning of every stanza in two or three pages totalling just over five hundred pages. A challenging task considering his declaration that for his Ph. D. thesis on Atmasiddhi, at over three thousand pages, he only stopped, he was not finished!Be that as it may, the book is certainly a strong primer for studying Jain Dharma for which sadly there is so little available in English. SRMD is planning to issue versions of this book in major world languages and that will soon place it on a “must-read” list worldwide.The book has received numerous accolades from politicians, religious leaders, and scholars and is high on the best sellers list. The first edition print order was of 125,000 copies indicating enormous confidence by the publishers. It is printed on incredibly light FSC paper that ensures responsible forest management. The royalties from the book are earmarked for supporting rural education.***************

This book has opened my eyes and given me a wake up call! Atmasiddhi Shastra is a book like no other! It encompasses all the questions I could ever have about spirituality and helps me contemplate on what I already know. This book is a must read!! The author has so beautifully represented all the works of this Great Enlightened Master, I can't seem to put the book down!!

This is an incredible guidebook which is applicable to anyone, (irrespective of religious/cultural background) who want to simply understand or follow the easiest and most enjoyable path to spiritual enlightenment.The words come directly from those great masters who have succeeded in this path and look to re-instate the timeless wisdom in a simple and concise manner that is most relevant to our current times.In an age for me, where religion can appear at times complex, confusing, contradictory and sometimes corrupted , this book then gives you all you need to know in a short, easy and real genuine manner.It starts with making you understand what is true happiness & peace/enlightenment. Then makes you truly believe in the soul, re-incarnation, liberation and then naturally guides you into what you need to do, be and conversely not in order to achieve this. It also importantly highlights common challenges and pitfalls on the path.The QR codes are really a very helpful aid to allow the reader to delve deeper on the chapters which interest/want to known more and in an alternative method of an audio/video format.I am therefore truly grateful to the great Enlightened mentors in Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji and Shrimad Rajchandraji for giving me and the world this wonderful masterpiece!!!

Lighthouse it is… will direct and guide one on their spiritual pursuits. Guides back an astrayed soul to safe harbour.This book is the answer to all questions one may have on the spiritual path. Lots can be taken from this book for day to day living and leading a better life. I would not hesitate to say it’s life changing.

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