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While there is mention of his life, it is incomplete. However, his travels in Gujarat and Maswa suggest that he may have been born in Gujarat or Malwa. Due to lack of resources, there is no room for speculation regarding his caste or parents.
Scholarship and Character: There is no doubt that Shri Devendrasuri was a profound scholar of Jain scriptures. His writings are proof of this. The Guruvali mentions that he was a master of the six philosophies, and this is why ministers like Mantreshwar Vastupal and other scholars used to attend his lectures. Scholarship and writing are two different things, and it is not necessary for a scholar to write. However, it is undeniable that Devendrasuri had a deep understanding of Jain Agamas. He accurately composed the Karmagranth, which is known as the Nadin Karmagranth. The commentary is so detailed and well-supported that after reading it, one's curiosity to see the ancient Karmagranth or its commentaries is somewhat satisfied. His numerous works written in Sanskrit and Prakrit clearly indicate that he was a brilliant scholar of both languages.
Shri Devendrasuri was not only a scholar but also a great devotee of Dharma. As proof of this, it is sufficient to say that he supported the revival of the activities that had become inactive during the time of Shri Jagachchandrasuri, which was achieved through great effort and selfless sacrifice. Guru Shri Devendrasuri had Guru Jagachchandrasuri, who had started the work of revival with the help of Devbhadra Upadhyay. In this work, he presented an ideal for others by showing his extraordinary spirit of sacrifice.
Family: There is no specific information about Shri Devendrasuri's disciple family. However, it is written that many monks were his followers. The Guruvali mentions two of his disciples, Shri Vidyānanda and Shri Dharmakiriti. These two were brothers. Vidyānanda is the name behind Suripadi,