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It is also possible that the compiler of these texts is the same Acharya and that they were compiled on two different bases. Whatever the case may be, it cannot be definitively said that the author of the Saptaatika is Acharya Shivsharm. Thus, it is difficult to say for sure who the author of the Saptaatika is, whether it is Acharya Shivsharm, Acharya Chandrashi Mahत्तर, or some other great soul. However, it can be said that whoever the author may be, it is important and for this reason many later Acharyas have attempted to clarify the heart of the text by writing commentaries, sub-commentaries, churni, tika, vritti, etc. on it. The reference to the dohas etc. of the Saptaatika is being made further. Time of Composition
The author and the time of composition are both dependent on each other. Once one is decided, it becomes easier to decide the other. Earlier, while referring to the author, the possibility was definitely expressed that either Acharya Shivsharm Suri composed it or it was written before him. Generally, the time of Acharya Shivsharm Suri is considered to be the fifth century Vikram. Considering this, the time of its composition is proved to be the fifth century Vikram or earlier. Shri Jinbhadraganikshamaashraman has mentioned the Saptaatika in his Vishishtavati at many places and the time of Shri Jinbhadraganikshamaashraman is definitely the seventh century Vikram. Therefore, even if the aforementioned time is considered to be only an estimate, it is certain that the Saptaatika was composed before the seventh century.
Apart from this, it is not possible to say anything definitively about the time of composition. It can only be said that the Sapta.
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