Shrimad Rajchandra
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| Born | November 9, 1867 Rajkot, Gujrat, India |
| Died | April 9, 1901 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Jainism |
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[edit] Life
Raychandbhai Ravajibhai Mehta, popularly known as Shrimad Rajchandra by his followers, was a prominent Jain philosopher. He is highly respected for His remarkable exposition of Bhagwan Mahavira’s teachings, great spiritual state, extraordinary personality and literary genius. He was born on November 9, 1867 in Vavania Bandar, India, and left His body on April 9, 1901 in Rajkot, India. He is especially notable for being "a guide and helper" to Mahatma Gandhi.[1] Shrimad was also one of Gandhi's best friends, and they exchanged a series of letters about religion and philosophy until the end of Shrimad's life.
At the age of seven, on witnessing the burning pyre of a recently deceased acquaintance, He underwent unprecedented mental churning and reportedly attained 'Jatismaran jnan' (a recollection of several past lives) at the cremation ground itself. This vivid recollection of the past reportedly established continuity with his previously attained state of knowledge, meditation and penance. As a result of this purification of his consciousness, many unusual mnemonic and psychic powers reportedly manifested in him, but he chose to ignore them, focusing solely on self-realization.
Although young in age, Shrimad was spiritually mature and remained in a state of heightened awareness. Despite a powerful intrinsic attitude of detachment and a burning desire for total renunciation, at the age of 20, he married and began to engage in the family business. Having spent nearly a decade of his life as a householder, ably discharging the responsibilities that had come his way, inwardly he remained completely detached. Worldly pleasures reportedly failed to attract him in the least and he spent long hours in profound contemplation and deep meditation. He was also a prolific writer and is famous for his work, Atma Siddhi, a Gujarati poem on attainment of soul.
Ceaselessly immersed in spiritual pursuits, at the age of 23, he reportedly attained Shuddha Samyakdarshan (right self-perception). After the age of 28, His responsibilities decreased and he began to spend 4 to 6 months of the year in seclusion at various places in Gujarat, where he lived the life of an ascetic, taking very little food only once a day.
At the age of 32, he reportedly was at the threshold of complete renunciation when he contracted an illness from which he never recovered. In spite of extreme physical discomfort, he always remained in a blissful state. Despite comprehensive treatment by doctors and meticulous care by devotees and relatives, all efforts to save him failed. On 9 April 1901 (Chaitra Vad Pancham V.S. 1957) at Rajkot, according to his followers, Shrimad left His body in a state of complete awareness.
In this short span of 33 years, He not only attained liberation Himself, but was also instrumental in the liberation of many others. His preachings have been compiled in an invaluable text titled, Shrimad Rajchandra, which even today, continues to quench the thirst of true seekers.
[edit] Ashrams
- Param Pujya Param Upkaari Prabhushreeji established the Sanatan Jain Dharm ShrimadRajchandra Ashram, Agas on the auspicious day of Kartak Sud Poonam in the year 1920 (English Calendar) [1]
- Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram - a direct, present and living tradition, drawing from an ancient and vast heritage bestowed from Shrimad Rajchandra. Formed in 1976 in Sayla (Near Ahmedabad and Rajkot in Gujarat) under the guidance and inspiration of Param Pujya Ladakchand Manekchand Vora. [2]
- On the auspicious day of Mahavir Jayant in the year 2001, Shrimad Rajchandra's ardent devotee, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshbhai Jhaveri, established Shrimad Rajchandra Ashram, Dharampur on the blessed land of Dharampur, Gujrat, India.
- Situated in a serene, peaceful and natural environment near the Sabarmati river, Pujya Shri Atmanand (formerly Dr. Mukund Soneji) established Shrimad Rajchandra Adyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Koba in 1982 on the blessed land of Koba, Gandhinagar.
- Another of Shrimad's ardent devotees, Pujyashri Pravin bhai Mehta, established Shrimad Rajchandra Gyan Ashram, Parli at Parli, Maharashtra in 2001.
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Shrimad Rajchandra Agas
- Shrimad Rajchandra Mission
- Shree Raj Saubhag Ashram, Sayla
- Shrimad Rajchandra Aatma Tatva Research Centre, Parli
- Shrimad Rajchandra's Life
- Shrimad Rajchandra Agas Aashram
- Shrimad Rajchandra Adyatmik Sadhana Kendra, Koba
- Shreemad Raajchandra's Aatma Siddhi Shaastra Bhaavaarth - succinct explanation
- Shrimad Rajchandra facebook page
- Shrimad Rajchandra facebook page
[edit] Further reading
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- Atma-Siddhi : In Search of the Soul published by Vakils Feffer &
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