Book Title: Kalikal Sarvagna Hemchandracharya Author(s): Anandsagarsuri, Sagaranandsuri Publisher: Manav Mangal BombayPage 28
________________ other subject dealt with is the life-sketch of king Kumarpal. The style of writing follows its Sanskrit counterpart. The coronation of king Kumarpal, his acceptance of Jainism, his religious broadmindedness, charity tolerance, civility, his daily life etc. are all discussed here. A full and vivid description of Gujarat and its capital, Patan, is also given, combining history with poetry. There are eight sargas in this and Upadhyaya Poornakalash Gani wrote a commentary on this book in Vikram Samvat 1307 (A.D. 1251). Hemchandrasooriji himself wrote a commentary on this book. Other Literary Works : In Addition to the above, Hemchandrasooriji wrote hundreds of books out of which the main ones are listed below : 1. Chhandonushasan : This gives the meters to be used in Sanskrit Poetry. Kavyanushasan : The different matras, ragas, chhandas etc. used in poetry along with their specialities and differences are described here. A 21 Jain Education International For Private & Personal Use Only www.jainelibrary.orgPage Navigation
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