NEW YORK CITY (TIP): A special program celebrating the unique and revered relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his spiritual mentor Shrimad Rajchandraji who shaped his freedom achieving ideas and beliefs of Mahatma Gandhi, the father of the nation (India), the revolutionary leader who paved the path for millions with the profound philosophy of non-violence is a name and legacy that every person around the globe recognizes was held on  October 2nd 2021 at the Consulate General of India, New York.

The occasion was celebrated in the presence of Consul General Randhir Jaiswal, Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir Parikh, Parliament of World Religions Board chair member Nitin Ajmera, New York District Leader Neeta Jain, and President and Founder of the International Academy for Multicultural Cooperation Audrey Kitigawa,

The celebrations focused on highlighting the relationship between Mahatma Gandhi and his spiritual mentor, Shrimad Rajchandraji, a spiritual revolutionary and poet-philosopher of the 19th Century. Honored as the spiritual guide of Mahatma Gandhi, Shrimad Rajchandraji was a tremendous formative influence on the Father of the Nation, shaping his ideas and guiding his beliefs. He played a pivotal role in the making of the Mahatma, on which basis Gandhiji achieved India’s independence and inspired generations. Their legacies continue to offer new paradigms to global peace and human progress.

The special occasion continued with the commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the creation of Shrimad Rajchandraji’s magnum opus, ‘Atmasiddhi Shastra’ – a 142-verse epic spiritual masterpiece. To quench the genuine thirst of a seeker, Shrimadji lays a clear and cogent path of self-discovery by sharing the six spiritual truths in this scripture. It is a brilliant clarification on the diverse perspectives of spirituality, inspiring individuals across backgrounds to realize their greatest potential. Simplifying the essence embedded within every verse of Atmasiddhi Shastra for seekers around the globe, world-renowned spiritual leader and founder of Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur, Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji has authored a lucid commentary in English on the legendary poetic masterpiece. The book is a step-by-step guide to self-realization that offers a credible and achievable path to self-discovery – surpassing the boundaries of class, religion, nationality or age.

In honor of Gandhi’s birth anniversary, Honorable Consul General Randhir Jaiswal along with Padma Shri Sudhir Parikh commemorated the special book cover reveal of Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s concise and complete commentary on the Atmasiddhi Shastra. It is a masterclass in spirituality for the modern seeker in the form of a book that is a deeply personal experience. Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji’s succinct commentary on Atmasiddhi Shastra is a confluence of philosophy and practicality, doctrine and devotion, logic and love, with a scientific approach.

This book will be launched on 21st October and is now available for pre-orders on Amazon and other leading online platforms. Owing to the massive demand from readers worldwide, a dedicated website for the book- www.atmasiddhishastra.com was also launched. The book has been lauded with advanced reviews and best wishes from revered saints, industry experts, and opinion leaders worldwide.

About Shrimad Rajchandra Mission Dharampur: Shrimad Rajchandra Mission

Dharampur is a global spiritual movement founded by Pujya Gurudevshri Rakeshji, for seekers across 108 centers in five continents. Based on the philosophy and principles laid by Shrimad Rajchandraji, the great Indian saint & philosopher, who was also the spiritual mentor of Mahatma Gandhiji, the organization is led by the vision of Realizing One’s True Self and Serving Others Selflessly. The organization’s social initiative to offer service and bring joy to the lives of the underserved sections of society- Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care enjoys Special Consultative Status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council since 2020.

(Based on a Press Release)