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Shrimad Rajchandraji’s
Literary Works
Simple, precise, and yet immensely profound – Shrimadji’s literary works are an expression of His supreme inner state. Laying down a clear and complete path to spiritual living, one read is enough to answer existential questions, while every next read takes you deeper, until neither the questioner nor question remains.
“Great Ones are living scriptures. And they create new ones, throbbing with their being, for posterity to decode and follow … and become like them.”
~ Pujya Gurudevshri ~
Shrimadji’s writings are classified as:
- Treatises – The Prolific Texts
- Letters – Personal Spiritual Guidance
- Poetic Compositions – Windows to the Soul
- Translations and Commentaries – Expositions on Religion
- Articles – Study on Sacred Subjects
- Aphorisms – Pearls of Wisdom
- Personal Notes – Echoes from the Enlightened
- Sermons – Transcribed by Seekers
- સ્વતંત્ર ગ્રંથો
Treatises – The Prolific Texts - પત્રસાહિત્ય
Letters – Personal Spiritual Guidance - સ્વતંત્ર કાવ્યો
Poetic Compositions – Windows to the Soul - ભાષાંતરો તથા વિવેચનો
Translations and Commentaries – Expositions on Religion - સ્વતંત્ર લેખો
Articles – Study on Sacred Subjects - સ્વતંત્ર બોધવચનમાળાઓ
Aphorisms – Pearls of Wisdom - અંગત નોંધો
Personal Notes – Echoes from the Enlightened - શ્રીમદ્ના ઉપદેશની મુમુક્ષુઓએ કરેલી નોંધો
Sermons – Transcribed by Seekers
1. સ્વતંત્ર ગ્રંથો Treatises – The Prolific Texts
1. સ્વતંત્ર ગ્રંથો
Treatises – The Prolific Texts
Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra – The Magnum Opus
Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra –
The Magnum Opus
The crown jewel of Shrimadji’s philosophical literature, Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra, is a 142-verse poetic masterpiece. Composed in a single sitting of about one and a half hours at the age of twenty-eight, the treatise is the heart of the path, the essence of spirituality, and the nucleus of all scriptures.
KNOW MOREMokshmala – Garland of Liberation
Expounding the true message of Jainism, Shrimadji eloquently authored Mokshmala – 108 lessons on liberation – at the young age of sixteen years and five months, in only three days.
Bhavnabodh – The 12 Sentiments
Shrimadji’s state of intense dispassion is reflected in a book inspiring the seeker to cultivate 12 bhavnas or sentiments that lead to non-attachment towards the material world.
Pratimasiddhi – Ideals of Idol Worship
The worship of Jina idols is beneficial on the path to liberation. Shrimadji expressed His beliefs in a poignant text, of which, only parts with the preface and conclusion are available.
2. પત્રસાહિત્ય Letters – Personal Spiritual Guidance
2. પત્રસાહિત્ય
Letters – Personal Spiritual Guidance
Leaving no stone unturned for a devotee’s progress, Shrimadji lovingly imparted individual guidance through handwritten letters. About 850 letters comprise a large part of His available literature today.
A Selection of Letters:
3. સ્વતંત્ર કાવ્યો Poetic Compositions – Windows to the Soul
3. સ્વતંત્ર કાવ્યો
Poetic Compositions – Windows to the Soul
Shrimadji’s poetic prowess was ethereal. He penned close to twenty finely crafted independent compositions that exude the scent of spirituality and serve as tools to connect with the inner core.
Popular Poems:
4. ભાષાંતરો તથા વિવેચનો Translations and Commentaries – Expositions on Religion
4. ભાષાંતરો તથા વિવેચનો
Translations and Commentaries – Expositions on Religion
For the welfare of numerous seekers, Shrimadji translated selections from many scriptures into Gujarati. He also wrote commentaries on sections of important religious literature.
Notable Translations:
• Shri Uttaradhyayan Sutra
• Shri Dashvaikalik Sutra
• Jnanarnav
• Panchastikay
• Dravyasangrah
Commentaries:
• Navtattva Prakran
• Jivatattva Sambhandhi Vichar
• Samayasarnatak
• Aath Yogdrashtini Sajjhay
• Anandaghan Chovishi
5. સ્વતંત્ર લેખો Articles – Study on Sacred Subjects
5. સ્વતંત્ર લેખો
Articles – Study on Sacred Subjects
Shrimadji wrote several articles on Various Topics.
Key Articles:
6. સ્વતંત્ર બોધવચનમાળાઓ Aphorisms – Pearls of Wisdom
6. સ્વતંત્ર બોધવચનમાળાઓ
Aphorisms – Pearls of Wisdom
Shrimadji’s insights on universal themes including ethics, conduct and correct thinking, motivate aspirants towards an enriching life. Around 1116 aphorisms are compiled and available today.
Aphorisms under Various Headings:
7. અંગત નોંધો Personal Notes – Echoes from the Enlightened
7. અંગત નોંધો
Personal Notes – Echoes from the Enlightened
Shrimadji’s personal notes and contemplations encompass – His autobiography till the age of twenty-two, stirring poems, thoughts on metaphysics, and His intrinsic state.
Personal Notes in the Following Works:
• Rojnishi
• Haathnondh
8. શ્રીમદ્ના ઉપદેશની મુમુક્ષુઓએ કરેલી નોંધો Sermons – Transcribed by Seekers
8. શ્રીમદ્ના ઉપદેશની મુમુક્ષુઓએ કરેલી નોંધો
Sermons – Transcribed by Seekers
Shrimadji’s verbal preachings and philosophical discussions were cherished and noted by devotees. At times corrected by Shrimadji Himself, these notes have been collated into four volumes.
Preachings Collated into Four Volumes:
Vachanamrut
– The Nectar-Like Words
All Shrimadji’s writings and teachings have been compiled in a spiritually-uplifting text that bears His name as the title – Shrimad Rajchandra – fondly known as Vachanamrut. It is an ocean of wisdom and the essence of all scriptures.
This book can be purchased from the Mission’s centres.
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