Shrimad Rajchandra
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Shrimad Rajchandra (9 November 1867 – 9 April 1901), also known as Param Krupalu Dev, was an enlightened master, Jain poet, mystic, philosopher, scholar, and reformer. Born in Vavaniya, a village near Morbi, he claimed to have attained recollection of his past lives at the age of seven. He performed Avadhāna, a memory retention and recollection test that gained him popularity, but he later discouraged it in favour of his spiritual pursuits. He wrote much philosophical poetry including Atma Siddhi Shastra. He also wrote many letters and commentaries and translated some religious texts. He is known for his teachings on Jainism and his spiritual guidance to Mahatma Gandhi.
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Born | Lakshminandan Ravjibhai Mehta (1867-11-09)9 November 1867 |
Died | 9 April 1901(1901-04-09) (aged 33) Rajkot, Rajkot State, British India (now in Gujarat) |
Religion | Jainism |
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Jhabakben (m. 1887) |
Parent(s) | Ravjibhai and Devbai |
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