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## Swami Samantabhadra
The answer cannot be given right now, but considering the events that have come to light in this regard and the time, manner, or understanding that arises from them, it seems appropriate to present all of this to the readers. This will enable the readers to understand the situation and be able to determine the exact time through further research, or provide the author with specific information for a definitive decision.
## Umasvati's Time
**(a)** While introducing Samantabhadra from the inscription at Shravanabelagola, it has already been stated that Samantabhadra came after Acharya Umasvati and his disciple Balakapichcha. If the definite time of Umasvati or his disciple were known, then the approximate time of Samantabhadra could be easily determined. Or, it could be easily said that Samantabhadra lived sometime between after that time and before 450 CE. However, the time of Umasvati has not yet been definitively established - his situation is almost the same as that of Samantabhadra, and therefore, no definitive statement can be made about the actual time of Samantabhadra based on the uncertain time of Umasvati.
**(b)** In the lineage of the Nandishanga, the time of Umasvati's ascension to the position of Acharya is given as 101 VS (Vikram Samvat). It is also written that he remained in the position of Acharya for 40 years and 8 months, his lifespan was 84 years, and in 142 VS, Lohacharaya...