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## All-Encompassing Success
However, these arguments are presented in support of the fact that the author of this auspicious verse is not Acharya Gaddapichch, the author of the Tattvarth Sutra:
1. If the author of this auspicious verse were the creator of the Tattvarth Sutra himself, Acharya Gaddapichch, and this auspicious verse had been available to Acharya Pujyapada along with the Tattvarth Sutra, then he would have definitely written his commentary on it. He would not have made it a part of the Sarvarthasiddhi without a commentary.
2. Acharya Pujyapada clearly indicates through the initial Uththani of the Sarvarthasiddhi that the sutra "Samyagdarshanajnanacharitranimokshamargah" was first revealed from the mouth of Acharya Gaddapichch at the request of a Bhavya. This indicates that the occasion for him to offer an auspicious invocation did not arise.
3. Bhatta Akalankdeva, the commentator of the Tattvarthavatika, also does not consider this auspicious verse to be a part of the Tattvarth Sutra. Otherwise, he would have definitely commented on it and would not have accepted the Uththani which Acharya Pujyapada has directed at the beginning of the Sarvarthasiddhi. From the perspective of the commentator of the Tattvarth Sutra, Acharya Vidyānanda's position is no different from Bhatta Akalankdeva's. He also did not comment on this auspicious verse in the Tattvarthashloka Vatika. Not only that, both these Acharyas have not included it at the beginning of their commentary texts.
These are two opinions that do not help in reaching a single conclusion. Nevertheless, we consider the arguments of the first opinion to be more factual because even about a thousand years ago, when the auspicious verse was considered to be of the author of the Tattvarth Sutra, it seems irrelevant to doubt it.
3. The question of the authenticity and inauthenticity of the old tradition-scripture by the author of the Tattvarth Sutra is a very important topic. In ancient times, all scripture writers did not mention their name, lineage, caste, place of residence, etc. at the beginning or end of the scripture, because they did not consider themselves to be the creators of that scripture. Their main task was to simply compile the twelve-fold speech of the Lord, received from tradition, in a concise, detailed, or translated form. They knew very well that giving their name, etc. along with a scripture does not increase its universal acceptance or authenticity. In most scriptures, it is said by Jinendradeva at various places, "This is what Jindeva has said," "This is the teaching of Jindeva," "We say as the omniscient Jindeva has said," with the mention of these words, their subject matter is discussed. Why? Because it should be understood that this is not the opinion of a particular individual, but the speech of the omniscient Jindeva or its essence. In fact, the interpreters of the meaning of any scripture are not hypocrites, but are dispassionate omniscients. The hypocritical Ganadharas only compile their teachings in the form of a scripture after listening to their teachings. This compilation comes down through tradition and becomes the subject of knowledge of various Acharyas, giving birth to many scattered scriptures. The ancient Acharyas understood this fact very well and therefore, they remained free from the delusion of name and form and were engaged in compiling the twelve-fold speech. Acharya Pushpadanta, Acharya Bhootbali, Acharya Gunadhar, Acharya Yativrishabha, Acharya Kundakunda, Swami Samantabhadra, Acharya Siddhasena Divakara and Acharya Pujyapada, etc. are many such Acharyas who followed this path and compiled the speech of the Lord Tirthankara and dedicated it for the welfare of the world. Why only that, Acharya Gaddapichch is also one of them who compiled a gem of a scripture like the Tattvarth Sutra based on the remaining entire Shruta and made it famous by name.
1. 'Bhanio Khalu Samvadarasihi Samayaprābha, Gāthā 701
2. 'Eso Jinovadeso' Samayaprābhūt, Gāthā 1501
3. 'Saddevikarō Hūō Bhāsāsūttesu Jam Jine Kahiyam. So Tah Kahiyam Nāyansiśēna Ya Bhaddabahuss' Bodhapahud, Gāthā 611
4. 'Tiththayarabhasiyattham Ganaharadēvēhi Gunthiyam Sammam.' Bhāvapāhuḍ, Gāthā 92.
5. See Sarva, A01, Sū 201