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The question remains. Nevertheless, the entire available Jain literature to date states that Umaswati is the first Sanskrit writer among Jain Acharyas. The clarity, brevity, and purity of his writings testify to his mastery of the Sanskrit language. The concise manner in which he has compiled matters related to knowledge, conduct, geography, and others in the Tattvarthadhigama Sutra reflects authenticity regarding his readership and their understanding. His initial verses of Tattvartha and other poetic compositions suggest that he was as adept in poetry as he was in prose. A close examination of his commentary verses reveals not only his comprehensive study of Jain Agama but also conveys his engagement with philosophical texts like Vaisheshika, Nyaya, and Buddhist literature. The grammatical sutras referenced in Tattvarthabhashya (1, 5, 2, 15) testify to his study of Panini’s grammar.
However, while he is recognized as the author of around five hundred texts in the Svetambara tradition, and currently, some texts are known as his works, there is no reliable means to affirm this today. In this context, texts such as the Jambudvipa Samaprakarana, Pooja Prakarana, Shravakaprajñapti, Kshetra Vichara, and the Prashamarati Siddhasena Pitaji's work [7, 10, p. 78, 5, 2] reference his chapters and various named works, which are not presently available.