Sapta Bhashi Atmasiddhi

Author(s): Shrimad Rajchandra, Pratapkumar J Toliiya, Sumitra Tolia
Publisher: Jina Bharati Bangalore

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SAPTABHASHI ATMASIDDHI
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VIMALA THAKAR
GLORY BE TO SRI RAJCHANDRA
I am very happy to learn that Atma Siddhi written by Sri Rajchandra - the great poel-saint of Gujarat is translated into seven languages of India; that it is being published under the caption "Sapta-Bhashi Atmasiddhi".
Publication of that Science of Self-Realisation ought to have been done long ago. In that poetic treatise having a format of a dialogue between an emancipated master and an enquiring student, is contained the essence of Indian Spirituality. It transcends the frontiers of both Jainism and Hinduism. It has a global content.
The scientific handling of the theme, the mathematical precision in the choice of words and the lucidity of style are simply enchanting.
Liberation is not a goal to be attained. It is a fact which has to be perceived and understood. Getting grounded in the unconditionally free nature of consciousness, one has to live with its awareness.
Dry theological dogmas or sentimental repetition of certain rituals do not bring about transformation says Rajchandra. Raga and Dwesha - infatuation and hatred - are the root causes of bondage. Ignorance about the ultimate nature of reality, about the essence of one's Being causes the imbalance of Raga-Dwesha. That basic ignorance is the source of all suffering. Eradication of ignorance is the emergence of Understanding. The Light of Understanding dispels darkness.
According to Rajchandra, close proximity to a living liberated person and learning from such a person's way of living is indispensable! Verbal knowledge gathered from books or traditions hardly serve that purpose.
I strongly recommend a serious study of this jewel of a book to every genuine sadhaka. The words of Sri Rajchandra are charged with the vibrations of Supreme Intelligence. He is alive in every verse of Atma Siddhi.
HERRASTAR
Vimala Thakar 28-8-1996
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