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Mavilarav, the author of the Parvajinam Stuti and the Vardhaman Purana, had already established a reputation for himself among scholars due to these works. His works were so renowned that even the author of the Harivansh Purana, Jinesen, did not attempt to replicate them, including the final part of the Jayadhwala tika and the comprehensive Mahapurana. This suggests that these works were not yet in existence at the time, indicating the early period of Jinesen's literary career. At this time, he would have been at least 25-30 years old, as such profound scholarship and literary prowess could not be achieved without a significant amount of time and dedication.
The praise given to Jinesen at the end of the Harivansh Purana confirms that it was completed in the year 705 of the Saka era. The Harivansh Purana contains 10-12 thousand verses, and such a vast work would have taken at least 5 years to complete. Subtracting these 5 years from the completion date, we arrive at 700 Saka era as the beginning of the Harivansh Purana's composition. Jinesen would have been at least 25 years old when he began writing the Harivansh Purana. Subtracting these 25 years from 700 Saka era, we arrive at approximately 675 Saka era as the year of Jinesen's birth. This is an estimated date, and there may be some variation, but a significant difference is unlikely.
The praise given to the Jayadhwala tika reveals that Jinesen completed the Veeraseeniya tika, begun by his guru, Shri Viraseen Swami, on the 10th day of the bright fortnight of the month of Phalguna in the year 756 of the Saka era, during the morning hours, while the Nastahika Mahotsava puja was being performed. This leaves no doubt that Jinesen Swami was alive until the year 756 of the Saka era. Now, we must determine how long he continued to illuminate this land of Bharat with his brilliance.
It has already been mentioned that Jinesen Swami gained immense prestige in the scholarly community by writing the Parvaabhyudaya and the Vardhaman Purana in his early life. While the Vardhaman Purana is not available, the Parvaabhyudaya has been published and has reached the eyes of many readers. They have witnessed how its captivating composition draws the reader's heart to it. The Vardhaman Purana would have been similar in its appeal. Seeing these two poetic works produced by his divine pen, the scholars and saints who were in contact with him must have been inspired to ask him to continue his literary endeavors.