I have translated many books so far, but the translation of Atama Siddhishastra was unique among them. This book impressed me a lot.

Coincidentally, one day Dr. Jyoti Shah called me and said that you have to translate "Atma Siddhi Shastra" into Urdu. Apart from this, the work of Persian and Arabic translation was also given to me. The condition of this translation was that it should be a poetic translation. It was very difficult and delicate work. I could not refuse her!
A grand programme was organized in Delhi last year in honour of the translators of 'Gandhi Chitra Katha' at Delhi Tamil Sangam. I was also a part of this series. As a translator I was given special concession and I came to Delhi with my family.
We were accommodated at "Anuwarat Bhavan" in a posh area of New Delhi. From where the prime minister's office was nearby. This room was equipped with all kinds of modern facilities. In the morning, Dr. Pranav Desai introduced all the translators to each other. He brought them all to my room, it was his seniority.
People of different languages met, started talking in Hindi, Urdu and English. Dr. Jyoti Shah first spoke in Hindi, as soon as the conversation started, she came to know that I am from Ahmedabad, she was very happy and started talking to me in Gujarati. It was like meeting countrymen in a foreign country. This was my introduction to Dr. Jyoti Shah.
There is a town called Dharampur in Valsad city of Gujarat. The center of Shermad Ramchandraji Mission is located in Dharampur. Dr. Jyoti Shah belongs to Dharampur. As soon as the name of Dharampur was mentioned, Dr. Jyoti Shah's face began to reflect the happiness of her native land, my memories of Dharampur were also associated with it.
My daughter Dr. Shaista was posted as Medical Officer in Dhamani, a tribal village in Dharampur. Therefore, our connection with Dharampur was also established. Saw a big picture of Shrimad Ramchandraji at Dharampur bus stand. After that. I learned that their biggest center is located here. These things formed the bond between me and Dr. Jyoti Shah. In some corner of my heart I had a desire to study about Shrimad Ramchandraji. . Which was completed in the form of translation.
As far as "Atama Siddhishastra" is concerned, this spiritual book consists of 518 pages. Although this book is thick, its weight is very light. This is because special papers are used in this book. Such papers are rarely seen in other books. This book has been carefully compiled under the supervision of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji.
Atma according to Jainism means "soul" or the "self" and "siddhi" means "attainment". Hence, Atma Siddhi is translated as self attainment or self realization.
Following a request from Shree Saubhagbhai of Sayla, Shrimad Rajchandra composed the great Atma Sidhi Shastra in the town of Nadiad, Gujarat. The 142 verses emerged in one sitting of less than 2 hours.
In this treatise, Shrimad Rajchandraji establishes the truth of the soul by stating six fundamentals through the pure power of logic and reason. By meditating on it and entering into it, the true seeker is sure to attain self-realization. The seeker fully agrees with Shrimad Ramachandraji's principles and corrections regarding soul and salvation. This is the main aspect of this holy book.
This composition explains the Jain path to Moksha. Besides being highly spiritual, it is also a classic of Gujarati literature and has been the subject of numerous translations, commentaries and is also studied at universities for doctorates in philosophy even today. This treatise is the center of the path, an encyclopedia of spirituality, according to his followers it is the center of all scriptures.
2500 years ago, Lord Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankar attained Nirvana. Since then, many enlightened souls have carried on his legacy. 150 years ago, Shrimad Rajchandraji, a self-realized saint, touched great spiritual heights. This was his great work.
Gandhiji was greatly influenced by Shrimad Ramchandraji. He used to accept him as his spiritual teacher. If we look carefully, the influence of Shrimad Ramchandraji can be seen in the teachings of Gandhiji.
This holy book is based on six spiritual truths of the soul, which are outlined below.
Section 1- Upodghat (Verse- 1 to 23)
Section 2- Attributes of Bigot (Verse- 24 to 33)
Section 3- True seeker (Verse- 34 to 42)
Section 4- Six fundamentals (Verse- 43 to 44)
Section 5- Soul exists (Verse- 45 to 58)
Section 6- Soul is eternal (Verse- 59 to 70)
Section 7- Soul is doer (Verse- 71 to 78)
Section 8- Soul is receiver (Verse- 79 to 86)
Section 9- There is liberation (Verse- 87 to 91)
Section 10- Path of liberation (Verse- 92 to 118)
Section 11- Self – Enlightenment (Verse- 119 to 127)
Section 12- Conclusion (Verse- 128 to 142)
This book includes 142 of his verses on soul and salvation. This creation of Shrimad Ramchandraji in Gujarat is a great achievement.
Regarding this holy book, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written that
" The endeavour by Shri Rakeshji to present the essence of Atmasiddhi Shastra in a lucid manner through its commentary in English is a thoughtful gesture, aimed at the spritual welfare of the youth."
Apart from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, spiritual leader His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Shri Shri Ravi Shankar, Pujya Mahant Swami, renowned industrialists Ratan Tata, Gautam Adani and Shri Morari Bapu etc. have given their opinion and good wishes regarding this book. .
However, the importance of this book has been acknowledged wholeheartedly and the unparalleled services of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji in this regard have also been appreciated.
An important point is that the original writings of Shrimad Ramchandraji are included in the beginning of this holy book. By looking at these writings, where the style of writing of that time is clear, these writings of Shrimad Ramchandraji also become a valuable asset for his followers.
The beauty of this book is that the verses are written in Gujarati as well as in English. After that, the meanings of these words are presented in English. After that, the meaning of the verse is explained. And after that, the interpretation of the verse has been presented in a very smooth and comprehensive manner.
While studying it one feels that we are studying a spiritual and holy book apart from any ordinary book. The way Pujya Gurudevshri Rakesh Ji has written the commentary of this book is unparalleled. The language of the commentary written in English is so beautiful that while reading it, we feel a strange spiritual state. And perhaps this is the distinguishing aspect of this book.
I thank Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, his imitators and especially Dr. Jyoti Shah for this great achievement who gave me the golden and memorable opportunity to work on this holy book……

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