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## The Introduction of Qualities
55
The 'Devagama' still today displays the omniscient. Certainly, it is the Yogiendra (Samantabhadra), the renunciant (giver), who has given the treasure chest (Ratnakarandaka) of jewels, the cause of inexhaustible happiness, to the beggar in the form of the grand assembly.
"Samantabhadra, the ornament of India, may he be auspicious for all auspicious purposes. The Devagama has been made manifest by him through the Devagama." - Pandavapurana.
In this verse, Shri Shubhachandracharya writes, "May Shri Samantabhadra, who has made the Devagama, the Agama of the Jinadeva, manifest in this world through his discourse called 'Devagama', be the ornament of India and the holder of the sole auspicious purpose, and may he shine in the world, that is, be able to dispel the darkness of the hearts of people through his knowledge and qualities."
A hymn of praise for Samantabhadra, from Bharata, has recently been obtained from the south. This hymn was composed by the poet Nagaraja and seems to be largely unpublished until now. Here, we consider it appropriate to present it to our readers for the increase of their experience. That hymn is as follows:
1. We are grateful to Pandit Shantirajji for obtaining it, who has been the president of the 'Jain Siddhanta Bhavan, Ara' for some time.
2. It is known from the 'Karnataka Kavi Charita' that a poet named 'Nagaraja' passed away in the Saka Samvat 1253. It is very likely that this hymn was composed by him; he was also adorned with the title 'Ubhayakavita Vilas'. He completed his 'Punyasravachampu' in the said Saka Samvat.