I am The Soul Part 01

Author(s): Tarulatabai Mahasati
Publisher: Shri Gujarati Shwetambar Sthanakwasi Jain Association

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true knowledge. However, in the absence of Satsang, one could resort to learning from the books. He has suggested that a repeated reading of the Scriptures helps one assimilate the principles.
Here, for those who are unable to learn from Mahasatiji in person, this compilation of her discourses can be an ideal recourse. Those who are already into the study of Jain principles and scriptures will find this a handy reference and a readyreckoner. While those who are beginning their journey into learning the Jain principles will find this set of two volumes as an ideal guide. Of course, repeated readings are a must, as the food for thought presented herein is a little on the richer and heavier side, needing an extra effort to assimilate.
By the same token, the original composition of Atmasiddhi Shastra' in Srimadji's own hand has been reproduced in the opening pages of Volume 2. There is also a running compilation of all 142 gathas in Devanagari. The composition is lyrical and can be learnt by heart with just a little effort.
A reader is bound to come up with queries and doubts about various topics presented here. There would be some that might want to make notes while they read. For their benefit, both volumes include a few pages for notes. Some of us have a habit of laying an open book face down, if we are interrupted while reading. That is a sure way of damaging the spine of the book. Some of us are also in the habit of folding corners of pages to indicate where we stopped while reading. That will leave the book with dog-ears. To avoid both these, it is ideal to use a bookmark. A bookmark has been included for the readers' benefit.
So, here is your copy of 'I am the Soul, hoping that it will guide you in your journey on the spiritual path.