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| Religion | Jainism |
| Author | Shrimad Rajchandra |
| Language | Gujarati |
| Period | 19th century |
| Verses | 142 |
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Atma Siddhi Shastra (Gujarati: આત્મસિદ્ધિ) is a spiritual treatise in verse, composed in Gujarati by the nineteenth century Jain saint, philosopher poet Shrimad Rajchandra (1867–1901).[1] Atma according to Jainism means "soul" or the "self" and "siddhi" means "attainment". Hence, Atma Siddhi is translated as self attainment or self realization. It is a composition of 142 verses in Gujarati, explaining the fundamental philosophical truths about the soul and its liberation. It propounds six fundamental truths on soul which are also known as satapada (six steps).
The author, Shrimad Rajchandra, lays special emphasis on right perception (samyaktva), self-efforts and a true teacher's guidance on the path to self-realisation. Atmasiddhi Shastra is highly revered amongst spiritual seekers. Although it is in poetry form, it is also known as Atma-siddhi Shastra as it enjoys a near-canonical status amongst the followers of Shrimad Rajchandra.
- ^ Wiley, Kristi (2006) p.176