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regard and devotion for śrīmad: Śrîmad too had great respect and love for him. This poem enunciates six tenets (on which we shall elaborate later). 18 These six tenets are the sum and substance of philosophy, practically of all Indian systems of faiths and Darśanas and there can be no or very little difference of opinion about this fact. If one digests these tenets and the whole poem, one need not study too many scriptures and books of philosophy, unless one desires to be a pandita and wants the satisfaction of possessing huge knowledge and is not keen about self- realization. This poem is translated in many languages and a number of commentaries are also written on it.19
Apūrva Avasara can be said to be another poem of high poetic value. He had achieved great spiritual height when he comprosed this poem at the age of 29. He begins his poem with very impressive and attractive expressions of a true aspirant who is extremely eager for self-realization. The poem begins with the query, "When will that unique moment come, when I shall be totally free from internal and external knots ?" This poem has acquired popularity, not only among the Jains, but also among other religious sects.
Besides the above mentioned poems, he has
