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It is established by the ultimate eulogy of his commentary that Ke Shishya Bhāsvāmī was indeed a disciple. The arguments used in the context of Gandhahasthi also indicate that this Gandhahasthi is the same as Siddhasena. Until there is no specific contrary evidence, there remains no doubt in accepting his two works – one, the Achārāg-Varṇā, which is unavailable, and the other, a significant commentary on Tattvāarthasaṅgraha which is available. Who named him Gandhahasthi and why, can only be a matter of speculation. He himself did not add the term Gandhahasthi in his eulogy. This indicates that similarly to what often happens to many, it has happened to him as well; that is, his disciples or devotees have made him famous as Gandhahasthi. This becomes even clearer from the aforementioned mention by Yashobhadrasūri's disciple. The reason seems to be that the present Siddhasena was theoretical, and in addition to holding vast knowledge of the scriptures, he vigorously refuted any arguments that appeared contrary to the scriptures and established the theoretical side. It seems more probable that this was seen in the bitter discussion against the Tākikās. Furthermore, the commentary he wrote on Tattvāarthasaṅgraha is supported by eighteen thousand verses, and perhaps it was substantial among all interpretations of the Tattvāarthasaṅgraha composed at that time. Looking at this extensive commentary and the support for the scriptures therein, it appears that a disciple or follower of his may have used the epithet 'Gandhahasthi' for him during his lifetime or after his passing. It is not yet possible to say anything definite regarding the time of his period; however, it is certainly the case that he must belong to the seventh or ninth century of Vikrama. In his commentary, he refers to many Buddhist scholars such as Vasubandhu as 'āmiṣagṛddha' – 'Therefore, this term is associated with Vasubandhu, like the vulture engaged in seeking flesh.' - Tattvāarthabhaṣyavṛtti, p. 68, lines 1 and 29.