Nemichandra
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Nemichandra Siddhanta Chakravarty (ca. 9th century), was the celebrated author of Dravyasamgraha
, Gomattasara (Jivkand and Karmakand), Triloksara, Labdhisara and Kshapanasara. He was among the most distinguished of the Jain Acharya
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At the request of Chamundaraya, he wrote Gomattasar taking the essence of all available works of the great Acharyas. He also supervised the consecration of the Gomateshwara statue.
The Dravyasamgraha of Nemichandra (ca. 9th century) is a sacred text of Jainism
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Dravyasamgraha
' is a 10th century Jain text in Jain Sauraseni Prakrit by Acarya Nemicandra belonging to the Jain Digambara tradition...
, Gomattasara (Jivkand and Karmakand), Triloksara, Labdhisara and Kshapanasara. He was among the most distinguished of the Jain Acharya
Acharya
In Indian religions and society, an acharya is a guide or instructor in religious matters; founder, or leader of a sect; or a highly learned man or a title affixed to the names of learned men...
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At the request of Chamundaraya, he wrote Gomattasar taking the essence of all available works of the great Acharyas. He also supervised the consecration of the Gomateshwara statue.
The Dravyasamgraha of Nemichandra (ca. 9th century) is a sacred text of Jainism
Jainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state...
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