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They have been known in this way. In the Digambara tradition, they are also referred to as "Butashir". Their Tattvartha Granth gives a clear understanding of their eleven aspects of Shrutajñana. Hence, there is no doubt regarding this knowledge. They have included all the aspects received as inheritance from the Atashrut in the Tattvartha; not one significant matter has been left unaddressed. Therefore, Hemachandra holds the highest place among the compilers in comparison to Umasvati. Because of this very knowledge, all the Acharyas of the Shvetambara and Digambara have been inspired to interpret their Tattvartha. The earlier texts received by the disciples of Mahavira are referred to as Purvashruta. This text has been progressively found in the scriptures taught by Mahavira and is considered a part of them. Those who are holders of the Dwadashangi of Mahavira are already aware of that Purvashruta. Due to the reasons of transmission and others, the Purvashruta has gradually been lost, and today it is only found in name, remaining as something but a mere shadow.
1. In a Digambara inscription no. 46 from the Nagar taluka, they have referred to him as "Shrutakevalideshiya". As in, “Tattvarthasūtrakartāramumāsvātimuniśvaram | Shrutakevalideśīyaṃ vande’haṃ guṇamaṃdiram ||”
2. To understand the root of the subjects described in the Tattvartha, see U. Atmaramji's edited “Tavārthasūtra-Jaināgamasaṃvaya”.
: “Vomāti saṅgrahitara” - Siddhahaema, 2, 2, 39.