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Acharya Malayagiri, while explaining the meaning of Prajnapana, has written that 'Prakarshen Jnapyante Anayeti Prajnapana', meaning that which makes known the objects like Jiva-Ajiva etc. is Prajnapana. Acharya Haribhadra in his Vritti has mentioned Prajnapana as an Upanga, but Acharya Malayagiri, going beyond him, has described Prajnapana as an Upanga of Samavayanga. His clear opinion is that the meaning described in Samavayanga is presented in Prajnapana. He has also written that it can be said that it is not appropriate to present the meaning described in Samavayanga in Prajnapana, but this statement is not appropriate, because Prajnapana is an expansion of the meaning presented in Samavayanga and this expansion has been done for the special benefit of the slow-witted disciple. Therefore, its composition is completely meaningful. / It is the belief of the knowledgeable that a particular limb is an Upanga of a particular limb, this kind of arrangement took place after Acharya Haribhadra and before Acharya Malayagiri. / We have already written that the foundation of Malayagiri's Vritti is the Pradesh-vyakhya of Acharya Haribhadra, however, Acharya Malayagiri has used many other texts. 242 For example, Acharya Haribhadra has indicated Siddhapraabhutta for whether a woman can become a Tirthankara or not? While Acharya Malayagiri has created the composition of Purva Yaks and Uttarapksha in relation to whether a woman is liberated or not? and has done a detailed analysis. 243 Similarly, regarding the nature of Siddha, he has discussed the views of various philosophers and finally established the nature of Siddha from the Jain perspective. / 144 Generally, Acharya Malayagiri has indicated the differences of opinion of various thinkers regarding the interpretation, but in some places he has also expressed his independent opinion and where he felt that it is confusing, he has not given his opinion and has simply said Kevaligamy. This statement is indicative of his fear of the world. Today, even in those subjects which we do not know anything about, those who give their opinion with authority, should take inspiration from that great Acharya. Acharya Malayagiri has discussed many subjects from both the perspective of logic and faith. For example, the composition of Prajnapana was done by Shyamacharya, but how is the dialogue between Shraman Bhagwan Mahavira and Ganadhar Gautam in it? How are there mentions of many differences of opinion even though there is a dialogue between Bhagwan Mahavira and Gautam? Along with the explanation of the fifteen types of Siddhas, their review has also been done. Women can attain liberation, they can study the Shadavashak, Kalik and Utkalik Sutras, discussion of Nigoda, explanation of Mlechchha, how is the inclusion of Ananta Pradeshi Skandha in countless Akash Pradeshas? Discussion of the reception and nature of the Pudgalas of language, how is the body countless even though there are infinite Jivas? etc. Acharya has given a brilliant introduction of his excellent talent by writing on various subjects. To bring together the harmony of many subjects, Acharya has explained using Nayashti and has mentioned the beliefs of previous Acharyas and previous sects in many places. The volume of the present Vritti is 16000 shlokas. / 242. (a) Panini: Swaprakrit Vyakaran - Patra 5, Patra 365 (b) Uttaradhyay. Niyukti Matha - Patra 12 / Jeeva Bhigamani p. 308 etc. 243. Pannavanasuttam - Prastavana Bhag 2, p. 154-157 244. See - Pannavanasuttam - Prastavana 2, 157