Shrimad Rajchandra, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Shrimad Rajchandra

Jain poet, philosopher and scholar

Date of Birth: 09-Nov-1867

Place of Birth: Vavania, Gujarat, India

Date of Death: 09-Apr-1901

Profession: philosopher

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Shrimad Rajchandra (11 November 1867 – 9 April 1901) was a Jain poet, mystic, philosopher, scholar and reformer.
Born near Morbi, he was a prodigy and claimed to have recollection of his past lives at the age of seven.
He performed Avadhana, 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.
He also wrote many letters and commentaries and translated some religious texts.
He is best known for his teachings on Jainism and his spiritual guidance to Mahatma Gandhi.