Atma Siddhi/In Search Of The Soul

Atma Siddhi (In Search of the Soul) is a 142 verse philosophical poem,a dialogue between the master and the pupil,on the subject of the soul and it s journey through the world of material manifestations.Written in lyrical and lucid Gujerati,by the great Jain Saint,Srimad Rajchandraji,it is as relevant today as when it was first written more than a hundred years ago.A contemporary of Gandhiji,Srimadji was considered by the Mahatma to be his spiritual mentor.Attaining enlightenment at an unbelievably young age of 32 years,Srimadji,remains,even today,one of those iconic spiritual teachers,who balanced,with ease and grace,the life of a householder with that of a sage. The book focuses on the relationship between the guru and his disciple,the qualities that earmark a true guru as also the qualities of a genunine pupil.Finally it uncovers the magnificence of the indestructible,eternal Self of which we are all a part..The English translation of this outstanding work,not only gives the reader the verses in Hindi and English but also explains the essence of each verse.Each verse is further highlighted with the help of a story drawn from eclectic origins,as varied as Buddhist and Sufi,Christian and Zen. The book thus is an interpretation that underscores the validity of Srimadji s work,for young and old,the spiritually and not so spiritually inclined ,in a manner that is interesting as well as insightful.