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Chapter III
ŚRĪMAD'S PHILOSOPHY OF ĀTMADHARMA AND SPIRITUALITY OF
ĀTMASIDDHI
1. Introductory.
We have already seen that Śrîmad's spiritual approach to reality is unique feature of his philosophy. For him ātmadharma is the essence of all philosophy and the purpose and goal of adhyātma. His writings are considered authentic in respect of such philosophy and religion. For him religion is the way of life, leading to the goal of human progress and perfection. He holds that evolution of man is mainly his spiritual evolution,his advancing towards self-realization through self- purification. This path of self-purification is the right approach to reality that Śrîmad has first practised himself and then preached and prescribed.
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