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There is no mention of Yadi, and it also seems that in some instances, parts from the end or the beginning have been included later. There are several inscriptions and eulogies related to Kundakunda and Umaswati, but they are not before me at this moment. However, the collection of Jain inscriptions from Shravana Belgola is currently before me, which is the 28th book of the Manikchandra Digambara Jain Granth Mala. In this, seven inscriptions numbered 40, 42, 43, 47, 50, 105, and 108 include references and relationships of both. In the first five inscriptions, Umaswati is described as being under Kundakunda by the term 'tadanvaye,' and in number 108, the term 'vanshe tadiye' is used. The mention of the original sentences is also noted in the footnote on page 158 of 'Swami Samantabhadra.' The oldest inscription among these is number 47, which is dated to the year 1037 of the Shaka era.
2. The period of Pujyapad is the sixth century Vikram, and for detailed information, refer to pages 141 to 143 of 'Swami Samantabhadra.' I do not yet consider the Shvetambara commentary on Tattvartha to be self-evident. There are many doubts regarding it, and I am not ready to address them at this time.
3. As for the Digambara tradition, I have no information about any higher urban branch of monks yet, nor do I know any special details about the monks holding the title of 'Vachakvash' or 'Vachak.' However, the text 'Jinendra Kalyan Abhyudaya' uses the term 'Vachak' for both Kundakunda and Umaswati while describing 'Anvayavali,' as is evident from the verse:
"Pushpadanto Bhutabali Jinachandro muni punah.
Kundakundamuni Indromasvati Vachakasanjnitau."
The relationship between Kundakunda and Umaswati has already been mentioned. Until now, I consider Umaswati to be a close follower of Kundakunda rather than a disciple. It is possible that he may have been a disciple of Kundakunda, and I have also looked at this in 'Swami Samantabhadra' on pages 158-159. In the mentioned history, one should read both articles named 'Umaswati-Samay' and 'Kundakunda-Samay' once.