FULCHAND SHASTRI

Fulchand Shastri (born as Fulchand on 25 th of July, 1981) is a Global Spiritual leader,

enlightened soul, who is also a great visionary writer, International multilingual,
Numerologist of the Southeast Asia, popular speaker of spiritual world, logician, thinker,
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philosopher and preacher. He is a spiritual man who follows the path of the self-
realization and with the aim of leading other people’s life towards the path of self-realization.
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Early life

Fulchand was born on 25 July in a religious family in 1981 to Shri Kishor Bapuji and
Shrimati Nirmala Mataji at Umarala village of Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, India. [1][3][6]
An astrologer had anticipated that he would grow up to be a much respected holy person
or monk. [3] His first language is Gujarati. [3] His grandparents were profound holy people
[3]
– Shri Shyamdevswamia and Shrimati Ratnadevi. Fulchand demonstrated a profound
[3]
inclination towards spiritualism from early childhood. He is a passionate devotee of
[9][14]
Shrimad Rajchandra and Shri Kanji Swam. In school he used to be able to use both
hands and would complete his examinations in a half of the time designated for the
exam as he would write answers to two questions at the same time on two separate
answer sheets – one with the left hand and one with the right hand. [3] He received ‘Jaati
Smaran Gyaan’ (recalling the memory of one’s several past lives) due to that he is able
to recall around 1500 scriptures that were written hundreds of years ago and also he can
explain every single stanza for quite a long time at a stretch without even looking at the
scripture. [3] He can review from his memory any stanza from any scripture alongside the
applicable page number of the scripture, freely. [3] He started his graduation at the tender
age of 14 after completion of 5 years he earned the degree of ‘Pandit’ from Shri Pandit
[1]
Todarmal Digamber Jain Siddhant College, Jaipur. He earned the degree of ‘Shastri’
from the Rajasthan University, Jaipur. [13]

Career

Fulchand Shastri formed the Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra in Umarala, Gujarat on 2009.
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This Ashram is a non-profit organization whose main motive is to create awareness
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among people about self-realization. The ashram is involved in charitable, medical,
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spiritual, educational, religious and social activities. This ashram is run and managed
[2]
by donation. There is a big hall in the ashram where the devotees witness the live
discourses which are given by Fulchand and videos of Fulchand are shown in projector.
[2] [2]
Jain food is provided at the Bhojanshala (canteen) for three times each day. Devotee
don't have liquor, non-veggie lover nourishment, nectar and other non-eatable food, they
don't eat after dusk, go to the temple regularly to revere omniscient God and are likewise
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dedicated to Sadguru, do saamayik thrice a day. There is no differentiation to go to
the discourses in ashram based on religion or position. [12]
Fulchand gave his first discourses at the age of 16 in Deolali at Pujya gurudev Shri
Kanjiswami temple. [13] He had created record by delivering discourse in 35 Indian and
International language at an event at Philippines in 2009 and also he has given a non-
[10]
stop 78 hours discourse on ‘The Miracle of the Soul’ at Mumbai in 2009. He had
given his discourse in various countries like USA, UK, UAE, Oman, Bahrain, Singapore
[17]
and various other countries. There are various discourses of Fulchand Shastri on
Youtube. [18]
He has appeared in the international media on American TV on channel Navgraha
[7]
Channel TV. He is regularly appearing in the national media on Arihant channel on
‘Atma Sadhana’ at 7:00. [10][16]

Mission and Campaigns

Atma Siddhi Shastra Mission

Atma Siddhi Shastra Mission was started on December, 25 2014. [10] This mission was
based on the dream of Shrimad Rajchandra, who is the spiritual master of Mahatma
Gandhi- Father of India, mentioned in letter no. 27 of Vachaanamrut that he wanted to
establish the true religion, spiritualism and Eternal truth among all people of the
world. [4][20] 'The Atma Siddhi Shastra' describes Shrimad Rajchandra's own celestial
experience of Self-realization. It serves as an excellent study guide in a poetic question-
[4]
answer format clarifying a definitive study of understanding one's very own soul. The
objective of this mission was to build up and protect the Atma Siddhi Shastra in 142
nations so that in case of the demolition of the planet, a solitary duplicate of the book
can stay in some place of the world with the goal that this divine knowledge isn’t
altogether lost and Atma Siddhi Shastra will re-establish itself in its glowing presence to
nudge some souls onto the path of spiritual awakening and thus the continuity of this
 knowledge will be maintained. [4] So for this Fulchand Shastri using his multi linguistic
abilities established the Atma Siddhi Shastra in 142 countries as the book has 142
stanza. [4][10][21] As the book Samaysaar has 415 stanzas he translated the book in the 415
[4]
languages of the world. This mission was effectively finished on just in time to
remember 150th birth commemoration of Shrimad Rajchandra on fourth November,
2017. The Atma Siddhi Shastra now stands built up at in excess of 100,000 places all
around in 142 nations. [4][10][16][19]
Gyaan Deepak! Prajwalan (Illumination of 142 lamps of knowledge)
One of Shrimad Rajchandra's unfulfilled dreams was to manage 100 to 200 spirits
towards Self-realization. [8] He referenced this in letter no 27 of Vachaanamrut. Having
satisfied Shrimad's dream of venturing out far and wide to set up the divine learning
contained in the Atma Siddhi Shastra, it is Fulchand's desire to satisfy Shrimad's fantasy
of enlightening souls or rather illuminating their lamps as Fulchand calls it. It's his
desire that before he leaves this body to proceed with his voyage on the way to
liberation, he needs to direct 142 soul searchers to enlightenment, who thus will light up
415 spirits, who thus will light up 100,000 spirits, who thusly will enable light to up the
lights of unending spirits. [8][20] Fulchand invites soul seekers who wish to strive towards
attainment of Self-realization to stay and study with his guidance at the Ashram. [8] 

World travel
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Fulchand has travelled around 143 countries in the world. Major of these countries is
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USA, UK, UAE and Singapore. Type of teachings he give are about Vegetarianism,
[3][13]
Spirituality, Non-violence and Self-realization. More than 5000 people have been
inspired by his speeches and books, to adopt Vegetarianism, including 300 prisoners
[17][10]
around the world. He is knows more than 35 National and International language
like Japanese, Chinese, Mandarin, Bali, Thai, Viatnamese, Cambodian, French,
Mawarei, Swahili, Indonesian, Batak, Malay, Tagalog, Filipino, etc. Besides national
languages like Sanskrit, Prakrut, Marathi, Hind, Gujarati and English, etc. [3] [10] [11]

Books written by him

Fulchand has written more than 40 books on vegetarianism, spirituality, non-violence

[5][10]
and about his mission in various languages of world. His books are available at free
of cost in PDF format on his website. [5] Also they are given for free at ASK Umarala as
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a part of social welfare of the people of Umarala. Following are the name of famous
books written by him in various languages: [5]
Shastri, Fulchand (2018). 142 Gyaan Deepak! Bodhamrut. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2009). Wisdom of the Transient and Realisation of the Eternal.
Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2010). Tree of Jainism Theory. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2010). Self Realisation – A Deep Study. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2016). Samaysaar (Gyaayak Bhaav Prakashak). Adhyatmik Sadhana
Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2019). Shraddha. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2018). Vardhamaan se Mahavira. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2018). Mahaveer No Varasdar kon?. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra
Shastri, Fulchand (2015). Atma Siddhi Shastra for Mission. Adhyatmik Sadhana Kendra

Honours and Citations

Fulchand has received various honours and citations like ‘ASU’ (‘The Rising’), ‘Gyaan
Avatar’, ‘Sir’, ‘International Multilingual’, ‘Numerologist of Southeast Asia’ and ‘The
Miracle Man’ ‘The Miraculous Man.’ [10][19]
He is also referred as ‘The Man with a Mission’ for the fulfilment of the unique mission
based on the dream of his spiritual master Shrimad Rajchandra. [10][17]

References

[1] (n.d.). Retrieved from https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/jain-society-of-

seattle/V8117_4R7eo

[2] About ASK Umarala. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.fulchandshastri.com/about-ask-

umarala/

[3] About Fulchand. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.fulchandshastri.com/about-fulchand/

[4] Atma Siddhi Shastra Mission. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.fulchandshastri.com/atma-

siddhi-shastra-mission/

[5] Books. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.fulchandshastri.com/books/

[6] Fulchand Shastri at UPenn & YJA College Chapters. (n.d.). Retrieved from
https://allevents.in/philadelphia/fulchand-shastri-at-upenn-and-yja-college-
chapters/780770588793431

[7] Fulchand Shastri ji - American TV Listings Guide. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.ontvtonight.com/guide/shows/fulchand-shastri-ji.html

[8] Gyaan Deepak ! Prajwalan. (n.d.). Retrieved from

https://www.fulchandshastri.com/gyaandeepak-prajwalan/

[9] His Inspiration. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.fulchandshastri.com/his-inspiration/

[10] Newslink, I. (2018, February 26). Spiritual Leader's visit gratifies Auckland Hindus.
Retrieved from http://www.indiannewslink.co.nz/spiritual-leaders-visit-gratifies-auckland-
hindus/

[11] Pandit Fulchand Shastriji's Shibir on Shri Atmasiddhi Shastra Rahasya. (n.d.). Retrieved
from http://www.shrimadrajchandramission.org/news-media/spiritual-activities/pandit-
fulchand-shastriji-shibir-2015-3271.htm

[12] Shastri, F. (2014, January 25). Pandit Fulchand Shastri. Retrieved from
http://fulchandshastri.blogspot.com/

[13] ShriFulchand Shastri| Settle | Jain Ceter Of Wasghington State - JCOWS. (n.d.). Retrieved
from https://www.jcows.org/shrifulchandshastri

[14] Spotlight Interview with Holiness Fulchand Shastri Ji. (2017, September 26). Retrieved
from https://youngjainprof.wixsite.com/young-jain-prof/single-post/2016/07/29/Spotlight-
Interview-with-Holiness-Fulchand-Shastri-Ji

[15] UMARALA, A. (2018, May 12). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?

v=5WZyrAfxb6U

[16] Pujya Gurudev Shri Fulchandji Shastri's Concise Introduction in English.pdf . (n.d.).
Retrieved from http://fulchandshastri.com/images/Pujya%20Gurudev%20Shri%20Fulchandji
%20Shastri's%20Concise%20Introduction%20in%20English.pdf
[17] Suggested Topics for sessions by Pujya Shri FulchandbhaiShastri at the 19th Biennial
JAINA Convention 2017. (n.d.). Retrieved from
www.jainlibrary.org/elib_master/ftp/jained11/Scholars.../fulchandbhai_shastri.docx

[18] Fulchandshastri. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/user/fulchandshastri

[19] Pujya Gurudev Shri Fulchandji Shastri's Introduction in English.pdf. (n.d.). Retrieved from
http://fulchandshastri.com/images/Pujya%20Gurudev%20Shri%20Fulchandji%20Shastri's
%20Introduction%20in%20English.pdf

[20] UMARALA, A. (2016, January 10). Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?

time_continue=271&v=wv5RgwgwwTQ

[21] Shastri, F. (15th August, 2015). Atma Siddhi Shastra for Mission. Adhyatmik Sadhana
Kendra. Retrieved from https://www.fulchandshastri.com/files/books/Atma%20Siddhi
%20Shastra%20English.pdf