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After discussing Devagam and its commentaries, we now consider its author.
**Introduction**
2. Samantabhadra:
The author of this valuable and important work is Acharya Samantabhadra, who is found adorned with the title 'Swami' in literature and inscriptions, signifying his special respect. After Acharya Kundakunda and Gṛddhpiṭcha, it was this Swami Samantabhadra who most influenced and brought fame to Jain literature. His praise is widely available in inscriptions and the works of prominent authors of literature. Akalankadeva called him the influencer of Syadvada Tirtha and the protector of the Syadvada path, Vidyānanda called him the leading proponent of the Syadvada path, Malayagiri called him the first eulogist, and inscription writers called him the one who increased the thousandfold virtues of Virashasana, the propagator of Shrutakevali lineage, the repository of all knowledge, the scholar, and the protector of the Kaliyuga. In reality, when the determination of truth became absolute and was considered as such, and the Arhat tradition, the system of truth established by the Tirthankaras like Rishabha, began to be forgotten, it was this great Acharya who revived and influenced it. Therefore, it is no surprise that such a great sage, who influenced the Shasana and spread the knowledge of truth, is praised by scholars.
A detailed introduction and determination of his time, etc., has been given by the revered Pandit Jugalkishorji Mukhtar in his historical work 'Swami Samantabhadra'. It is so well-documented, accurate, and research-oriented that even after 42 years, there seems to be no scope for revision, change, or addition. It is still completely new and thought-provoking. It contains so much material that researchers can write many research papers on it. Therefore, instead of repeating the introduction of Samantabhadra here, we will try to shed light on his achievements.