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In Sastravarta Samuccaya, he has paid more respect and veneration to the other schools of thought.
It was Haribhadra who for the first time started the cult of commentary writing in Samskrta which was developed by Silanka (c. 9th A.D.) and Abhayadevasuri (latter part of c. 11th A. D.). These commentaries not only explain the facts about the different Āgamic topics but also critically examine the philosophical concepts.
During this period, a number of spiritualistic treatises appeared. Kundakunda added distinct idea to Jaina spirituality through his voluminous literature. According to Digambaras, his period is supposed to be c. 1st A. D., mainly based on the evidence of Markara Abhilekha which has already been proved as fake inscription. According to new researches his period has been established as c. 6th A. D. (See - Aspects of Jainology, Vol. III, ed. by Prof. M. A. Dhaky & Prof. S. M. Jain, P. V., 1991, p. 8). He has contributed a lot to the field of Jaina philosophy, by writing his distinguished works as Samayasāra, Pravacanasāra, Niyamasāra etc.
WORKS ON RELIGIOUS PRACTICES AND ETHICS
The literature related to Jaina religious practices may be divided into following five categories: (i) Hymns composed in the praise of Tīrthankaras. (ii) Works related to the modes of worship, rituals and religious Ceremonies. (iii) Works concerned with religious preachings. (iv) Works composed on Jaina Sadhana and Yoga.
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