Philosophy and Spirituality of Srimad Rajchandra

Author(s): U K Pungaliya
Publisher: Prakrit Bharti Academy

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Life And Works Of śrīmad Rajchandra
like this doctrine of maniness (anekāntavāda) of reality.... It saves me from attributing motives to my opponents or critics .... Today I can love them because I am gifted with the eyes to see myself as others see me and vice-versa.”
The abovementioned poem, 'Atmasddhii 'consists of 142 verses and ' Apūrva Avasara 'consists of only 21 verses. Ātmasiddhi was composed by him in one single sitting in about 2 hours. The poems are not only of a very high poetic and literary merit but they also contain substance of very difficult philosophical subjects, explained in very simple language and in a very few words. They are best examples of his poetic genius, study, research, reflection and experiences as a Sādhaka. They also show his own urge to achieve the goal of self-realization and his love for the seekers. He has prescribed a simple, short and effective Sādhanā for the aspirant, especially in Ātma-siddhi, which if practised and followed sincerely can definitely help a seeker achieve the goal of self-realization in considerably short time.
Atmasiddhi was composed by him when he was 28 years old at the request of Sri Sobhagbhai, who was a very senior and sincere aspirant and who had high
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