2017 - Shrimad Rajchandra | Commemorative Coin
The first commemorative coin for the year 2017 released on the occasion of 150th Birth Anniversary of Shrimad Rajchandra.
Shrimad Rajchandra, a distinguished Jain poet, philosopher, and scholar, left an indelible mark on the spiritual landscape of India. Renowned for his profound teachings on Jainism, he notably served as a spiritual guide to none other than Mahatma Gandhi.
Born on November 9, 1867, in Vavania Bandar, Morbi, Gujarat, Shrimad Rajchandra exhibited remarkable intellectual prowess from a young age. He began addressing the public at the tender age of 10 and commenced writing articles by the age of 11. A testament to his extraordinary memory and cognitive abilities, he performed the challenging Shatavdhan—a test involving the memorization of 100 different elements—at the Sir Framji Cowasji Institute in Mumbai in 1887.
In the same year, Shrimad Rajchandra entered matrimony with Jhabakben and ventured into the pearls and diamond business. However, destiny had a different course for him. At the age of 32, he succumbed to an illness from which he never recovered. His passing on April 9, 1901, in Rajkot, Gujarat, marked the end of a remarkable life devoted to intellectual pursuits and spiritual enlightenment.
Shrimad Rajchandra's influence extended far beyond his lifetime. His profound spiritual insights deeply impacted Mahatma Gandhi, shaping the principles of nonviolence and truth that became the cornerstones of the Indian independence movement. Today, Shrimad Rajchandra's legacy lives on in his writings, teachings, and the continued reverence he receives as a guiding light in the realms of philosophy and spirituality.
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