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(3) In the commentary, there are differing beliefs regarding whether to regard the Mīn usage above the Kevalī (1, 31), which do not appear in any Digambara texts but are found in the Svetambara texts. The mentioned passage demonstrates that the reader can assert that Umasvati is not a Digambara; however, it remains to be seen which tradition they belong to. The following points lead to the conclusion that they were from the Svetambara tradition:
1. The Ucchānagarī branch mentioned in the prashasti is found in the Svetambara scriptures.
2. Despite showing disagreements or oppositions on some topics, there are no ancient or contemporary Svetambara ācāryas who have deemed the commentary invalid like the Digambara ācāryas have.
3. In Umasvati's work, which is hardly subject to doubt as the 'Prashamarati,' when reflecting on the Moṅk's Vajarapatra in the context of the lingadvara, why is it not questioned? Also, why has the commentary's statement against the established dvig not been taken literally? The answer seems to be that there could have been a transformation in the consideration of the lingadvara in the Siddhanta, which led to a change in the commentary. However, during the context of thinking about the Drachaliga in Pulaka and similar cases, no transformation was possible, so the statement of the commentary has been retained literally. If any transformation had been evident, then neither Paramaguru nor ultimately Akalanka would have made that transformation.
1. Refer to 'Parichay,' pages 5 and 8; 2. Refer to Shloka No. 135.