Jainism in Gujarat

Author(s): Chimanlal Bhailal Sheth
Publisher: Godiji Jain Temple Mumbai

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Jinapala, pupil of Jinapatisuri of Kharataragatohha, wrote a commentary on the Shatsthānaka *
Dharmaghoshasuri, pupil of Jayasimhasûri of Anchalagatchha and guru of Mahendrasūri, was the author of the Saptapadatika in V. S. 1263 (A. D. 1207) The book is written in the form of questions and answers R
Devendrasuri, pupil of Dhanesvarasūri of Nagendragatohha, composed the Chandraprabhacharita in Somesvarapura (Somanatha Pattana) in V. S. 1254 (or A. D 1197-8) He is said to have founded Serisa tirth, near Kalol, in the Mehsana District of Bombay State.(s).
Jinadattasūri, founder of the Vayatiya-gatchha, flourished about V. S. 1265 (A. D. 1209). He helped many persons to embrace Jainism He is known as the author of the Sr Jinendracharita, the Vivekavilāsa and the Suhanašāstra. He accompanied Vastupala in his pilgrimage to holy places in V. S. 1277 (A. D. 1221).(T).
Q. Bublar, VI, No 776, R Peterson, 66 (S) Buhlar, II, No 347 and III, 154, Jain Yuga, I, P 188.
(T) Peterson, I, app p. 2; Hiralal Hansarāja, Jain Itihasa, p. 36.