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CCXLVI
Kavyanusasana
According to the Pr. Ch., Govinda süri who was the teacher of Sūrăcharya was living in the reign of Jayasimha also. If it were so, it must be in the early part of Jayasimha's reign and even then he must have been very old indeed. This Govindasűri is referred to as the teacher of Vīrācharya who was a friend of Jayasimha. It is more likely, however, that some other teacher, who must have been a student of Govindachārya and therefore in the line known after the famous teacher, is referred to.
In the course of a friendly conversation, narrates the Pr. Ch., Jayasimha told Vīrācharya that the greatness of the learned men depended upon the royal recognition. Vīrāchārya's self-respect was wounded and so he wanted to leave the city of Anahillapura. Jayasimha tried to stop him from going, but according to the Pra. Ch., he flew away to Pāli in Marwad using his Yogic powers. Jayasimha repented and requested him to return which he did after an extensive tour in different parts of India, in course of which he defeated several dialecticians - especially Buddhists in Mahabodhapura. He was highly honoured by the king of Gwalior also.
A dialectician of the Sámkhya school named Vādi Simha - this looks more like a title than a proper name - visited Anahillapura and challenged the learned men of the city to meet him in public debate. Jayasimha, who was very jealous of the honour of his kingdom in matters of learning approached Govindāchārya who sent his pupil Vīrácharya to fight him. We do not know whether this debate took place before Vīrācharya 'left Aşahillapura or after he
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