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(24) The composition of the Sapta-tika took place before the 7th century and there should be no doubt in accepting this. Let us examine the Sapta-tika.
It has been indicated earlier that the Sapta-tika is considered one of the most important texts in the Karma literature because it concisely explains the various aspects of the Karma theory. Due to this, many later Acharyas have attempted to clarify its inner meaning by writing commentaries, tikas, churni, etc. on it. So far, the following tikas, commentaries, churni, etc. of the Sapta-tika have been found:
| Name | Author | Composition Period | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antarbhashya Gatha Gatha 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Bhashya |
| Gatha 191 | Abhaydeva Suri | 12-13th Century | Dhuni |
| Patra 132 | Unknown | Unknown | Churni |
| Pra-loka 2300 | Chandrashi Mahattar | 7th Century | Churni |
| Shloka 3780 | Malayagiri Suri | 12-13th Century | Bhashya-Vritti |
| Shloka 4150 | Merutunga Suri | 1446 | Tippani |
| Shloka 57 | Ramdeva Gani | 12th Century | Avchuri |
| | Gunaratna Suri | 15th Century | |
Out of these, the Churni of Chandrashi Mahattar and the Vritti of Acharya Malayagiri have been published. In this Hindi commentary, the Vritti of Acharya Malayagiri Suri has been used.
The commentator Acharya Malayagiri, like the author of the Sapta-tika, is also not known. His birthplace, parents, gachchha, initiation guru, knowledge guru, etc. are unknown. Where were his centers of learning, writing, and wandering? His...