Atma Siddhi/In Search Of The Soul
Atma siddhi is a spiritual poem composed in Gujarati by the nineteenth century Jain mystic poet Srimad Rajcandra (1867 1901 C.E.). 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, Srimad Rajcandra, lays special emphasis on right perception (samyaktva), personal efforts and a true teacher s guidance in the path to self-realisation. Atma siddhi is highly revered amongst the followers of Srimad. Although it is in poetry form, it is also known as Atma-siddhi sastra as it enjoys a near canonical status amongst the followers of Srimad. --Wikipedia