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the anekanta (relativity of truth) principle and practiced it as well. All this influenced Jaisimha to the extent that, inspite of being a Shaivite, he developed an inclination toward Jainism. He built a temple of Mahavir at Siddhapur.
Chaulukya Kumarpala
On death of Jaisimha, when Kumarpala ascended the throne of Gujarat, Hemchandra's influence further increased. Kumarpala was the son of Jaisimha's cousin but his grand mother was said to be a court dancer. As such Jaisimha never wanted Kumarpala to rule Gujarat. In the later part of his life Jaisimha even wanted to execute Kumarpala. For this reason Kumarpala remained a fugitive for quite some time. During these days he visited Hemchandra at Cambay. Hemchandra predicted that he would rule Gujarat one day. He also extended his support to Kumarpal through his rich and influential followers like Udayan and Vagbhatta.
Once Kumarpal took over the reign of Gujarat he maintained his contacts with Hemchandra. However, till V. 1203 (1151 A.D.) he was very much occupied with consolidating his empire. His contacts with Hemchandra became regular only after that. With every passing day his faith in Hemchandra and his preachings grew stronger and stronger. On request of Kumarpala, Hemchandra wrote Yoga Shastra, Vitaragastutis and Trishashtishalak apurusha charitra.
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