Atma Siddhi Shastra () is a spiritual treatise in verse, composed in Gujarati by the nineteenth century Jain saint, philosopher poet Shrimad Rajchandra (1867–1901). 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, Shrimad Rajchandra, lays special emphasis on right perception (samyaktva), self-efforts and a true teacher's guidance on the path to self-realisation. Atmasiddhi Shastra is highly revered amongst spiritual seekers. Although it is in poetry form, it is also known as Atma-siddhi Shastra as it enjoys a near-canonical status amongst the followers of Shrimad Rajchandra. Author Atmasiddhi was composed by the nineteenth century Jain mystic poet Shrimad Rajchandra (1867–1901 C.E.). His full name was Raichandbhai Ravjibhai Mehta. He was born in Vavania Bandar, a village in Saurashtra, Gujarat. He is said to have experienced Jatismarana Jnana (knowledge of previous lives) at the age of seven years in 1874 CE while observing a dead body being cremated. Although he died at an age of 33 years, he produced a vast amount of spiritual literature in the forms of letters, poems and books. He was also highly regarded by Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi records in his autobiography that he was very impressed with him who answered his questions related to spirituality with patience and conviction. Background Letter Lalluji Maharaj, one of the devotees of Shrimad, was very ill and asked for Shrimad's counsel on samadhi marana, that is, peaceful death by meditation. In reply, Shrimad wrote the famous letter (also known as chha padno patra) dated 31-3-1888, propounding six fundamental truths, and inspired Lalluji Maharaj not to fear death. This letter is the basis out of which Atmasiddhi was developed. Lalluji Maharaj appreciates this letter as follows: Six fundamental truths Shrimad enunciates the six fundamental truths in the letter. He calls them as six pada or six spiritual steps: Self (soul) exists It is permanent and eternal It is the doer of its own actions It is the enjoyer or the sufferer of its actions Liberation (salvation) exists There is a way to achieve liberation. Shrimad further notes that: Composition of the poem At Nadiad, Kaira District of Gujarat, one